Girl name
Almira name meaning
“Name of the queen in the opera Almira”
Almira is the name of the queen who is the central character in Handel's opera Almira. Documented in European literary and operatic tradition, it is used as a girl's name in Türkiye. The opera's royal heroine offers a concrete artistic association, linking the name with stage drama and musical history.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Almira mean?
Name of the queen in the opera Almira
In Turkish: Almira operasının kraliçe kahramanının adı
Almira has a clear literary association with the opera about a queen of Castile and the romantic complications of her court. This gives the name connections with royalty and the performing arts. It is also used as a feminine name in Türkiye, although interpretations involving a red moon or lunar eclipse lack an established linguistic basis.
The ending “-ra” is a shared final sound rather than a meaningful suffix in Zehra, Azra and Esra. Their meanings come from the whole name, not the final two letters. More girl names ending in -ra →
How popular is Almira?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 39provinces
Where is Almira in the top 30?
39 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Why is Almira popular?
Almira has a flowing, melodic sound, with three syllables and a vowel ending. These qualities may appeal to parents who prefer names with a modern feel.
Origin of the name Almira
Almira is a feminine name documented in European literature and opera, notably as the title character of Handel's Almira. Its ultimate origin is uncertain; a connection with Arabic amīra, 'female ruler, princess,' has also been proposed.
| Linguistic origin | European languages |
|---|---|
| Is Almira in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | A · Al |
Double names with Almira
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Almira Mihranur
Meaning of each name
- Almira: Name of the queen in the opera Almira
- Mihranur: Sunlight, light of affection
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Berjin Almira
Meaning of each name
- Berjin: Fruit of life
- Almira: Name of the queen in the opera Almira
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Almira Gülnihal
Meaning of each name
- Almira: Name of the queen in the opera Almira
- Gülnihal: rose sapling; young rose shoot
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Şefika Almira
Meaning of each name
- Şefika: compassionate, tender, caring
- Almira: Name of the queen in the opera Almira
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Almira Ruheyv
Meaning of each name
- Almira: Name of the queen in the opera Almira
- Ruheyv: Moon-faced; with a moonlike face
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Remziye Almira
Meaning of each name
- Remziye: symbolic; associated with a sign or symbol
- Almira: Name of the queen in the opera Almira
How to pronounce Almira
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /almiɾa/ |
Is Almira a girl’s name?
Yes, Almira is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Almira appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Almira
- Almila♀Apple
- Aymira♀Moon and wondrous beauty
- Almina♀
- Alina♀Noble
- Alara♀Name of the Alara River flowing to the Mediterranean
- Aymina♀Moon and enamel
- Amara♀Immortal, free from death
- Alisa♀Of noble kind, associated with nobility
- Alvina♀Elf-friend, friend of supernatural beings
- Alegra♀Cheerful, joyful
- Albina♀White, fair
- Alma♀Apple
Names with related meanings
- Sare♀Princess
- Sultan♀Sovereign
- Ece♀Queen
- Hüma♀Mythical bird bringing fortune and happiness
- Melike♀Queen, female sovereign
- Aslıhan♀Noble ruler
- Ecem♀My queen, my sovereign lady
- Begüm♀Noble lady
- Tuğçe♀A small ceremonial horsehair standard
- Neslihan♀Of a khan's lineage
- Tomris♀Turkish name of Tomyris, queen of the Massagetae
- Sara♀Princess, noblewoman
Famous people named Almira
- Almira Yiğit · b. 2008
- Almira Oğuz
FAQ about the name Almira
What is the meaning of Almira?
Almira means “Name of the queen in the opera Almira”. Almira is a feminine name documented in European literature and opera, notably as the title character of Handel's Almira. Its ultimate origin is uncertain; a connection with Arabic amīra, 'female ruler, princess,' has also been proposed.
Is Almira a girl’s name?
Yes, Almira is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Almira in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Almira nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Almira?
Almira is of European languages origin.
How many syllables does Almira have?
Almira has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Almira?
Almira appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Almira?
Some ideas: Almira Mihranur; Berjin Almira; Almira Gülnihal.
Famous people named Almira?
Notable people named Almira include Almira Yiğit, Almira Oğuz.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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