Semien
Semien is Amharic and Tigrinya for "North". Thus, Semien is often found as an element in Ethiopian and Eritrean placenames, for example Semien Gondar Zone. However, when used by itself, Semien refers to Gonder, Tigray or highlands of Eritrea:
It can also refer to:
- Kingdom of Semien, a historical political entity of the Beta Israel people.
- Marcus Semien, MLB shortstop
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