Lema means “gleam, radiance”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Lema is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Lema mean?
Literal meaning
Lema is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “gleam, radiance”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Meaning themes: Light
Lema in Turkish
What does Lema mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Lema. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “gleam, radiance” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Lema come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Lema a Turkish name?
Yes. Lema is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Lema across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | LemaLatin | Unisex | same as above: “gleam, radiance” | 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 Lema
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lema | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Lema
Sibling names for Lema
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 Lema rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- CihanferGirl“light of the world”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- SonnurUnisex“last light”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- YaltırakUnisex“light, gleam; comet”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- NurzenUnisex“luminous woman”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- DeryanurUnisex“sea of light”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- NursaçGirl“scatter light”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- NurolUnisex“be light”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- IşıktaşBoy“stone of light”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
Common questions about Lema
What does the name Lema mean?
Lema means “gleam, radiance”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Lema a girl's or a boy's name?
Lema is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Lema come from?
Lema is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Lema?
Lema 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 Lema have?
Lema has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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