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Meaning

Sky, sign

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Turkey
Sema is a feminine title rich in history, originating from Arabic/Turkish roots. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Sky, sign', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Sema, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Sema refers to the ceremony of ritual whirling practiced by the Mevlevi Sufi order, founded in the tradition of Jalal ad-Din Rumi.

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Etymology

From the Arabic sama' ('sky, heaven') in Turkish form - also the name of the Mevlevi whirling ceremony (sema).

Islamic Significance

The Quran gives the stars a use rather than a portent: it is He who placed for you the stars that you may be guided by them through the darknesses of the land and sea (6:97).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across Turkish-influenced Muslim communities.