Sahra means “desert”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Sahra is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Sahra mean?
Literal meaning
Sahra is a Turkish girl's name recorded as a given-name item on Wikidata. The name is identical to the Turkish word sahra, which a dictionary glosses as ‘desert’.[1]
Sahra in Turkish
What does Sahra mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Sahra. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “desert” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Sahra come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Sahra a Turkish name?
Yes. Sahra is documented as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Sahra across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SahraLatin | Girl | same as above: “desert” | Documented[1] |
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 Sahra
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sahra[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Sahra
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 Sahra rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AçıkerBoy“honest, upright person”same language (turkish)
- ErengüçUnisex“sage power”same language (turkish)
- VecihaUnisex“distinguished, eminent”same language (turkish)
- EfrasiyapBoy“Persian name of Alp Er Tunga”same language (turkish)
- YeğinerBoy“strong man”same language (turkish)
- DayaGirl“nursemaid, wet nurse”same language (turkish)
- LerzanUnisex“trembling”same language (turkish)
- AlçınsuUnisex“red-coloured water”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Sahra
What does the name Sahra mean?
Sahra means “desert”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Sahra a girl's or a boy's name?
Sahra is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Sahra come from?
Sahra is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Sahra?
Sahra 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 Sahra have?
Sahra has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wikidata contributors. Wikidata item Q20000801. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 2521789491. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC0 1.0.
Supports: Wikidata given-name item; given-name item with Turkish label; Turkish label of the given-name item
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