Zekire means “one with a strong memory”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Zekire is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Zekire mean?
Literal meaning
Zekire is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “one with a strong memory”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Meaning themes: Strength and courage
Zekire in Turkish
What does Zekire mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Zekire. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “one with a strong memory” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Zekire come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Zekire a Turkish name?
Yes. Zekire is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Zekire across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ZekireLatin | Girl | same as above: “one with a strong memory” | 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 Zekire
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zekire | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Zekire
Sibling names for Zekire
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 Zekire rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TezalpBoy“swift hero”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- EdgüalpUnisex“good warrior”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- AydınerBoy“bright man”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- EroğluBoy“hero's son”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- SüersanUnisex“soldier famed for bravery”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- EratlıBoy“horseman hero”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- ToralpBoy“proud hero”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- BayrualpBoy“ancient hero”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
Common questions about Zekire
What does the name Zekire mean?
Zekire means “one with a strong memory”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Zekire a girl's or a boy's name?
Zekire is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Zekire come from?
Zekire is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Zekire?
Zekire 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 Zekire have?
Zekire 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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