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Semele

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Pronounced SEM-uh-lee /ˈsɛm.ə.li/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek Semele, variously linked to a Phrygian/Thracian earth-goddess, 'the earth; underground'; the mortal mother of the god Dionysus; routes layered; we note the mythLow

In 30 seconds: The earth; underground: Semele is the mother of Dionysus. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'SEM-uh-lee'). We note the myth.

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MeaningFrom the Greek Semele, variously linked to a Phrygian/Thracian earth-goddess, 'the earth; underground'; the mortal mother of the god Dionysus; routes layered; we note the myth

History & Origin

Semele comes from the Greek Semele, variously linked to a Phrygian/Thracian earth-goddess, 'the earth; underground'; the mortal mother of the god Dionysus (routes layered, which we note the myth). A lyrical, classic name (said 'SEM-uh-lee').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, the-earth at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Semele is variously linked to 'the earth; underground' (from a Phrygian earth-goddess) — the mortal mother of the god Dionysus — a lyrical, storied name (the routes are layered, which we note the myth; said 'SEM-uh-lee').

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References — Semele — Greek mythology; routes layered

Variations

Semeli

Nicknames

Sem

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Semele mean?

Semele is Greek, variously linked to 'the earth; underground'; the mortal mother of Dionysus. The routes are layered. We note the myth.

How do you pronounce Semele?

It's said SEM-uh-lee /ˈsɛm.ə.li/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Semele a boy or girl name?

Semele is a girl's name.

How popular is Semele?

Semele is a very rare name in the U.S.