Sky or heaven; also sign or omen.
In Turkish, Sema is derived from the Arabic word for sky or heaven, often associated with the spiritual 'whirling' of Sufi dervishes. In a Greek context, it refers to a sign, mark, or omen. It is a brief, melodic name that feels both ancient and modern.
Less common today
Sema isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,032 in 2014.
Award-winning Turkish novelist and short story writer
Turkish Olympic hurdler and track athlete
Turkish singer known for her interpretations of tango and folk
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
