Hatıra means “memory, keepsake”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Hatıra is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Hatıra mean?
Literal meaning
Hatıra is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “memory, keepsake”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Hatıra in Turkish
What does Hatıra mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Hatıra. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “memory, keepsake” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Hatıra come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Hatıra a Turkish name?
Yes. Hatıra is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Hatıra across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | HatıraLatin | Girl | same as above: “memory, keepsake” | 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 Hatıra
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatıra | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Hatıra
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 Hatıra rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SevikBoy“friend, companion; forgetful, naive person”same language (turkish)
- SıdkıBoy“sincere, truthful”same language (turkish)
- YedigerBoy“the Big Dipper (Ursa Major)”same language (turkish)
- AtlasGirl“satin”same language (turkish)
- BilgecanGirl“wise soul”same language (turkish)
- GüngördüBoy“has seen the sun”same language (turkish)
- KocabaşBoy“great chief”same language (turkish)
- VahapBoy“generous bestower”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Hatıra
What does the name Hatıra mean?
Hatıra means “memory, keepsake”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Hatıra a girl's or a boy's name?
Hatıra is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Hatıra come from?
Hatıra is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Hatıra?
Hatıra 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 Hatıra have?
Hatıra has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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