Girl name
Azra name meaning
“virgin; untouched, unspoiled”
Azra means virgin, untouched, or unspoiled. It comes from Arabic ʿadhrāʾ through adaptation to Turkish pronunciation and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. A literary association is Azra in the romance Vamık and Azra, a story that connects the name with Persian and Turkish literary traditions.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Azra mean?
Virgin; untouched, unspoiled
In Turkish: bakire; dokunulmamış, el değmemiş
Azra is the heroine of the classical romance Vâmık u Azrâ. Its Arabic source is also known as an epithet applied to Mary. These literary and religious associations explain the name’s cultural setting; its dictionary meaning makes no statement about the life or characteristics of an individual bearer.
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 Azra?
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.
- Best rank
- 5.2019
- Trend (2018–2025)
- last listed in 2024
- Province lists
- 81provinces
Babies named Azra each year
Show as a table
| Year | Girls | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank | Babies | |
| 2018 | 13 | 4,326 |
| 2019 | 5 | 5,639 |
| 2020 | 5 | 5,670 |
| 2021 | 7 | 5,184 |
| 2022 | 7 | 4,423 |
| 2023 | 15 | 3,017 |
| 2024 | 25 | 2,501 |
| 2025 | – | – |
In the missing years the name was outside the national top 30.
Where is Azra in the top 30?
81 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Azra
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
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 Azra popular?
Azra’s compact, two-syllable sound and open ending can give it a modern feel. After climbing into the leading ranks, it declines over later years and leaves the top thirty in the final year.
Origin of the name Azra
Azra comes from Arabic ʿadhrāʾ, meaning “virgin, untouched.” The Turkish form reflects the adaptation of the Arabic consonants and ending.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Azra
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Azra Zehranur
Meaning of each name
- Azra: virgin; untouched, unspoiled
- Zehranur: name combining radiance and light
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Şafak Azra
Meaning of each name
- Şafak: the first light appearing before sunrise
- Azra: virgin; untouched, unspoiled
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Azra Hayat
Meaning of each name
- Azra: virgin; untouched, unspoiled
- Hayat: life, the state of being alive
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Hediye Azra
Meaning of each name
- Hediye: gift; something offered as a present
- Azra: virgin; untouched, unspoiled
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Azra Nefise
Meaning of each name
- Azra: virgin; untouched, unspoiled
- Nefise: precious, exquisite, highly valuable
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Yüsra Azra
Meaning of each name
- Yüsra: ease, comfort and favourable circumstances
- Azra: virgin; untouched, unspoiled
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Azra Nur, Elif Azra, Zeynep Azra, Asel Azra, Azra Derin, Azra Deniz.
How to pronounce Azra
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /azɾa/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | عذرا |
| Arabic | عذراء |
Is Azra a girl’s name?
Yes, Azra is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Azra appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Azra
Names with related meanings
- Duru♀Clear, pure
- Melek♀Spiritual being regarded as a divine messenger
- Betül♀Virgin
- Beyza♀White, fair and bright
- Beyzanur♀White light, bright and radiant illumination
- Berrak♀Clear, transparent
- Azranur♀Name combining untouched purity and light
- Zelal♀Clear, limpid, transparent
- Müberra♀Blameless, cleared of fault, pure
- Akça♀Whitish, rather white
- Safiye♀Pure, clear
- Pakize♀Pure, spotless, thoroughly clean
Famous people named Azra
- Azra Akın · b. 1981
- Azra Kohen · b. 1979
- Azra Erhat · b. 1915
- Azra Aksu · b. 2015
- Azra Deniz Okyay · b. 1983
- Azra · b. 1974
- Azra Akıncı · b. 2003
- Azra Ardos · b. 2003
- Azra Blekiç Aydoğan
- Azra Ece Koç · b. 2004
- Azra Erçelik · b. 2005
- Azra Gün · b. 1929
FAQ about the name Azra
What is the meaning of Azra?
Azra means “virgin; untouched, unspoiled”. Azra comes from Arabic ʿadhrāʾ, meaning “virgin, untouched.” The Turkish form reflects the adaptation of the Arabic consonants and ending.
Is Azra a girl’s name?
Yes, Azra is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Azra in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Azra nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Azra?
Azra is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Azra have?
Azra has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Azra?
Azra appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Azra?
Some ideas: Azra Zehranur; Şafak Azra; Azra Hayat.
Famous people named Azra?
Notable people named Azra include Azra Akın, Azra Kohen, Azra Erhat.
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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