Semele - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Semele \s(e)-me-

is of Greek origin. Greek mythology: a Theban princess and the only mortal to be the parent of a god, Dionysus, by Zeus. Her name may derive from the name of an early Greek earth goddess. She was the heroine in English composer G.F. Handel's oratorio.

Semele has 2 variant forms: Samelle and Semelle.

Baby names that sound like Semele are Samale, Samala, Samuela, Samuelle, Samella and Simla.

Semele is an uncommon first name for women and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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