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By Grace Royal · Aug 2026

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Sem

OriginDutch form of Shem, Russian short form of Semyon, Hebrew
Meaning"name; he has heard"
GenderBoy

About Sem

The name Sem peaked for boys at #6091 in 1983.

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#4🇳🇱 Netherlands#1420🫐 Nameberry

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