Semhal: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Semhal – Origin: Tigrinya – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: sem-HAHL


Semhal is a Tigrinya girl's name. It appears in our list of Ethiopian Baby Names With Powerful Meanings.

Meaning & Origin of Semhal

Origin: Tigrinya.

A common claim: her name is pure, exalted name Actually: There is no historical record supporting this meaning.

How to Pronounce Semhal

Phonetic: sem-HAHL   IPA: /sɛmˈhɑːl/

Popularity of Semhal

Semhal doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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