Semias

The boys' name Semias has its origin in the Book of Invasions of Ireland, also known as 'Lebor Gabála Érenn'. The Irish name is likely interpreted metaphorically as 'the wide old man' or 'the master of wisdom'.

What does the name Semias mean?

The name Semias, used for boys, originates from the Book of Invasions of Ireland, the 'Lebor Gabála Érenn'. Its meaning is thought to be 'the wide old man' or 'the master of wisdom'. The roots of the name trace back to an unknown Old Irish expression from the 11th century. Semias is regarded as the master of wisdom who conveyed part of their knowledge to the Tuatha de Danann in the city of Murias.

Where does the name Semias come from?

The etymology of Semias shows that it is a masculine first name with Old Irish roots, meaning 'the wide old man'. Old Irish Languages Irish

How do you pronounce Semias?

Seh-mee-as

Popularity

In Germany, Semias is a relatively rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2014, reaching rank 3,829. In the last ten years, Semias has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it at 7,203rd in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,284th.