Semra means “brunette, dark-skinned”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- Semra is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Semra mean?
Literal meaning
Semra is a girl's name used in Azerbaijani and Turkish. It means “brunette, dark-skinned”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Semra in Turkish and Azerbaijani
What does Semra mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Semra. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “brunette, dark-skinned” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Semra mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Səmra. Here it is glossed as “tawny, brown-skinned”. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Semra come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Semra?
Semra is used as a given name in Turkish and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Semra across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SemraLatin | Girl | same as above: “brunette, dark-skinned” | Editorial |
| Azerbaijani | SəmraLatin | Girl | “tawny, brown-skinned” | 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 Semra
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semra | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| Səmra | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Semra
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Semra rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- İlkinUnisex“first, initial”same language (turkish, azerbaijani)
- RaciyeGirl“hopeful; one who requests”same language (turkish)
- HaseneGirl“good, fine; good deed”same language (turkish)
- TantürkUnisex“Turk who lights up the dawn”same language (turkish)
- CihanîBoy“worldly; of the world”same language (turkish)
- NurseliGirl“light torrent”same language (turkish)
- AkbetGirl“fair face”same language (turkish)
- RagıpBoy“desirous, willing”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Semra
What does the name Semra mean?
Semra means “brunette, dark-skinned”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
Is Semra a girl's or a boy's name?
Semra is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Turkish: girls; Azerbaijani: girls.
Where does Semra come from?
Semra is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Semra?
Semra is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani. 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 is Semra spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Semra (Latin), Səmra (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Semra have?
Semra 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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