Hemra means “companion, fellow traveller”. It probably comes from Persian elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkmen.
- Hemra is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkmen.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Hemra mean?
Literally: Persian hamrāh
Literal meaning
Hemra is a boy's name used in Turkmen. It means “companion, fellow traveller”, from Persian hamrāh. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Hemra in Turkmen
What does Hemra mean in Turkmen?
In Turkmen the name is written Hemra. No separate Turkmen gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “companion, fellow traveller” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Hemra come from?
Persian, compound. From Persian hamrāh.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Hemra a Turkmen name?
Yes. Hemra is used as a given name in Turkmen. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Hemra across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkmen | HemraLatin | Boy | same as above: “companion, fellow traveller” | 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 Hemra
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemra | Turkmen | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Hemra
Names recorded for the same language (Turkmen) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Hemra rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ZeynepGirl“fragrant flowering tree”same language (turkmen)
- BaýramgulyBoy“servant born at the festival”same language (turkmen)
- ArslanmyratBoy“lion's wish”same language (turkmen)
- BaýramdurdyBoy“stayed (born) at the festival”same language (turkmen)
- AhmetBoy“more praiseworthy; most praiseworthy”same language (turkmen)
- RahymBoy“merciful”same language (turkmen)
- BagtygülGirl“flower of good fortune”same language (turkmen)
- GarryBoy“old one, elder”same language (turkmen)
Common questions about Hemra
What does the name Hemra mean?
Hemra means “companion, fellow traveller”. It probably comes from Persian elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkmen.
Is Hemra a girl's or a boy's name?
Hemra is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Hemra come from?
Hemra is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Hemra?
Hemra is recorded for Turkmen. 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 Hemra have?
Hemra 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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