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Japanese girl(female) nameJapanese unisex nameSema
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:せま
  • Katakanatip:セマ
  • English Syllablestip:se-ma (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:se-ma (2)
  • English transcriptionstip:Sema
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Semachan(せまちゃん)Click to speech せまちゃんSecchan( せっちゃん)Click to speech  せっちゃんSeman( せまん)Click to speech  せまん

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. Japanese boy(male) nameSee the boys' version here.

This name is also used as a surname: Family name / Last nameSema

Kanji Names & Meanings - 2 variations

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. The more variations of kanji a name has, the more common it is in Japan. Conversely, a name with very few kanji variations is considered unique and rare. Below are the kanji variations for "Sema," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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勢馬- Sema -

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means "force, vigor, situation."

Name ideas examples

  • Force - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.

  • Vigor - Vigor represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the vigor's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Situation - Situation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of situation.

  • Activity, Vitality - Activity/Vitality - The state or quality of being active or energetic - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of activity/vitality throughout life.

  • Army - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.

  • Form, Appearance - Form represents shape, structure, and the visible expression of inner essence. May your child give beautiful form to their ideas, expressing their inner essence.

  • Group, Number - Groups represent community, belonging, and the strength found in numbers. May your child find their group, belonging to communities of purpose and support.

means "horse, large, shogi piece."

  • Horse - A mammal of the equine family; a domesticated animal.

  • Large - A metaphor for something big.

  • Shogi Piece - The "dragon horse" or "knight" in Japanese chess.

  • Metaphor - A large animal used as a metaphor.

Name ideas examples

  • Horse - The horse (午) symbolizes freedom, vitality, and the spirit of adventure. May your child run free like the horse, full of energy and adventurous spirit.

  • Large - Largeness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to encompass much. May your child have a large heart and mind, generous and encompassing.

  • Shogi Piece - Darkness teaches the value of light and the peace of rest. May your child find peace in quiet moments and value the light.

  • Metaphor - Metaphor represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the metaphor's dedication and skill in their life's work.

惺美亜- Sema -

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means "awaken, tranquil, enlighten."

Name ideas examples

  • Awaken - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.

  • Tranquil - Peace represents harmony, serenity, and inner stillness. May your child know inner peace and bring peace to others.

  • Enlighten - Enlighten - To gain insight and clarity - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of enlighten throughout life.

  • Clearly - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.

  • Quiet - Quietness represents peace, contemplation, and the still space where wisdom grows. May your child find quiet within, where peace and wisdom can flourish.

  • Understand - Understanding represents wisdom, empathy, and deep comprehension. May your child understand others deeply and be understood in return.

means "beautiful, beauty, delicious."

Name ideas examples

  • Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.

  • Beauty - Japanese beauty (美) encompasses both outer form and inner grace, with emphasis on simplicity and nature. May your child embody true beauty—simple, natural, and radiating from within.

  • Delicious - Being delicious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be delicious, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Admirable - Being admirable represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be admirable, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Praise - Praise represents recognition, encouragement, and celebrating what is good. May your child give and receive praise, celebrating goodness in all.

  • Splendid - Splendor represents magnificence, glory, and the dazzling beauty of achievement. May your child achieve splendid things, their glory brightening the world.

means "sub-, asia, second."

  • Sub- - Secondary; of lesser rank.

  • Asia - The Asian continent.

  • Second - Following the first.

  • Low Oxidation - A compound with a low degree of oxidation.

  • Subordinate - A lower level unit in the basic unit of biological classification such as phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.

Name ideas examples

  • Sub- - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

  • Asia - Asia - The Asian continent - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of asia throughout life.

  • Second - Coming second represents following with purpose, learning from first. May your child follow wisely and lead when ready.

  • Low Oxidation - Lowness represents humility, accessibility, and connection with the earth. May your child stay humble and accessible, connected to their roots.

  • Subordinate - Being subordinate teaches humility, learning, and service. May your child learn well as a subordinate and lead well in turn.

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