Semele
Found 4 entry about "Semele"
Σεμέλη(Ancient Greek)
SEHM-ə-lee(English)
suh-MEE-lee
Semele Name meanings & History
From Greek mythology, Semele was a mortal woman who was impregnated by Zeus, the king of the gods. Semele's name means "earth-born" or "earthly" in Greek. Meaning unknown, possibly of Phrygian origin. In Greek mythology she was one of the many lovers of Zeus. Hera, being jealous, tricked Semele into asking Zeus to display himself in all his splendour as the god of thunder. When he did, Semele was struck by lightning and died, but not before giving birth to Dionysos. Semele is usually used as a feminine name for baby girls.
Zodiac Sign of Semele: Success Capricorn
Synonyms of Semele:
S: Status,Success,Sex,Sensuality,Social Standing,Security,Solidity
E: Entertain,Enliven,Environment,Exaggerate,Enlighten,Expressive
M: Mushy,Manipulative,Mother,Maternal,Mommy,Memorabilia,Memory
L: Lovely,Liaison,Lover,Lazy,Legal,Languid,Luscious
Semele is:- a Class name
- a Classic name
- a Formal name
- a Natural name
- a Refined name
- a Serious name
- a Strange name
- a Upper name
- a Youthful name
2.) SEMELE (Female)
Usage: Greek
Meanings: Borne in Greek mythology by the mother of Dionysus. When she saw Zeus in all his glory, she was consumed in a fury of lightning. Var: Semele, Semelle. (SEH-MEH-LEE)
3.) Semele (Female)
4.) SEMELE (Female)
Usage:
Meanings: From Greek mythology, Semele is the name of a daughter of Cadmus and Harmonia. The mother, by Zeus, of Dionysius, Semele asked to see Zeus in true form. Her request granted, she was instantly consumed in his lightning and carried away to the heavens. In Roman mythology, Semele was the mother of Bacchus by Jupiter. (SEM-EH-LEE)
