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Meaning & History
From the proto-Slavic elements sěmьja meaning "family, kin, retinue, staff" or "property" and sław meaning "glory". The meaning can be interpreted as "one who brings glory to his kin". The feminine version Sěmislava was popular in South-Slavic countries.This name is also found rendered as Siemosław.