Girl name
Buhayra name meaning
“small lake, little lake”
Buhayra means “small lake” or “little lake.” It comes from Arabic buḥayra, a diminutive of baḥr, meaning sea or a broad expanse of water. Used as a feminine given name in Türkiye, it evokes a small lake with visible shores, still water, and reeds along its banks.
What does Buhayra mean?
Small lake, little lake
In Turkish: küçük göl, gölcük
When connected with the Arabic water term, Buhayra evokes a small lake. The word also appears in geographical designations, so a place-name record would not by itself establish personal-name use. Its spelling can additionally invite confusion with similar-looking forms such as Bahira, whose Arabic consonants and meaning may differ.
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 →
Origin of the name Buhayra
It may derive from Arabic buḥayra, a diminutive of baḥr, “sea, large body of water,” used for a lake or small lake.
How to pronounce Buhayra
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /buhajɾa/ |
| Arabic | بحيرة |
Is Buhayra a girl’s name?
Yes, Buhayra is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Buhayra does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Buhayra
What is the meaning of Buhayra?
Buhayra means “small lake, little lake”. It may derive from Arabic buḥayra, a diminutive of baḥr, “sea, large body of water,” used for a lake or small lake.
Is Buhayra a girl’s name?
Yes, Buhayra is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Buhayra in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Buhayra nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Buhayra?
Buhayra is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Buhayra have?
Buhayra has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Buhayra?
Buhayra does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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