Semanur
Turkish · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Semanur
Semanur is a Turkish feminine name composed of "sema" (meaning "sky" or "heaven" in Persian/Turkish) and "nur" (meaning "light" in Arabic), thus translating to "light of the sky" or "heavenly light." The name is used primarily in Turkish and other Turkic cultures, with popularity increasing in Turkey and among Turkish diaspora communities from the late 20th century onward.
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Etymology
Semanur is a Turkish feminine name composed of "sema" (meaning "sky" or "heaven" in Persian/Turkish) and "nur" (meaning "light" in Arabic), thus translating to "light of the sky" or "heavenly light." The name is used primarily in Turkish and other Turkic cultures, with popularity increasing in Turkey and among Turkish diaspora communities from the late 20th century onward.
Semanur currently ranks #5,545 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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