Hamra means “red, crimson”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Hamra is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Hamra mean?
Literal meaning
Hamra is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “red, crimson”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Hamra in Turkish
What does Hamra mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Hamra. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “red, crimson” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Hamra come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Hamra a Turkish name?
Yes. Hamra is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Hamra across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | HamraLatin | Girl | same as above: “red, crimson” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Hamra
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamra | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Hamra
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Hamra rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- DemirokBoy“iron arrow”same language (turkish)
- AdeviyeGirl“kindness, helpfulness”same language (turkish)
- IşılakBoy“bright, radiant”same language (turkish)
- OzanerBoy“bard man”same language (turkish)
- GermanBoy“fortress, castle”same language (turkish)
- GelinUnisex“bride; young woman”same language (turkish)
- ArdahanBoy“Ardahan, a city in northeastern Turkey”same language (turkish)
- AğahanımUnisex“wealthy lady”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Hamra
What does the name Hamra mean?
Hamra means “red, crimson”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Hamra a girl's or a boy's name?
Hamra is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Hamra come from?
Hamra is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Hamra?
Hamra is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Hamra have?
Hamra has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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