Girl name
Cemre name meaning
“ember; seasonal warming heralding spring”
Cemre means ember and also refers to seasonal warming that heralds spring. It comes from Arabic jamra, a glowing piece of coal, and is used for girls in Türkiye. Its distinctive association is the Turkish folk calendar’s description of warmth reaching the air, water, and soil before spring.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Cemre mean?
Ember; seasonal warming heralding spring
In Turkish: kor; baharın gelişini bildiren ısınma
Cemre is associated with the folk belief that warmth falls successively into the air, water and earth. This three-stage account marks the transition from winter to spring, allowing the name to evoke both a glowing ember and seasonal renewal alongside names such as Bahar.
How popular is Cemre?
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
- 65provinces
Where is Cemre in the top 30?
65 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 Cemre popular?
Cemre evokes warmth and renewal through its meanings of an ember and the warming that heralds spring. Its two-syllable sound complements those associations.
Origin of the name Cemre
From Arabic jamra, meaning a glowing ember. Turkish also uses it as a folk-calendar term for successive stages of warming before spring.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| In Turkic history and myth | Names from Turkic mythology |
| Is Cemre in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | C · Ce |
Double names with Cemre
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
-
Cemre Maysa
Meaning of each name
- Cemre: ember; seasonal warming heralding spring
- Maysa: walking with a graceful sway
-
Bedia Cemre
Meaning of each name
- Bedia: unique, of exceptional beauty
- Cemre: ember; seasonal warming heralding spring
-
Cemre Gülcan
Meaning of each name
- Cemre: ember; seasonal warming heralding spring
- Gülcan: a beloved soul, beautiful as a rose
-
Rabia Cemre
Meaning of each name
- Rabia: fourth; fourth in order
- Cemre: ember; seasonal warming heralding spring
-
Cemre Eftalya
Meaning of each name
- Cemre: ember; seasonal warming heralding spring
- Eftalya: blooming, flourishing
-
Hicran Cemre
Meaning of each name
- Hicran: separation and the pain it brings
- Cemre: ember; seasonal warming heralding spring
How to pronounce Cemre
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /d͡ʒemɾe/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | جمره |
| Arabic | جمرة |
Is Cemre a girl’s name?
Yes, Cemre is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Cemre appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Cemre
Names with related meanings
- Arjin♀Fire of life
- Şule♀Flame
- Alev♀The luminous, rising tongue of fire
- Suzan♀Burning, ardent
- Kıvılcım♂♀A tiny flying particle of fire
- Niran♀Fires
- Azerin♀Fiery, like fire
- Cemrenaz♀Ember and coy grace
- Kav♀Readily ignitable material used to start a fire
- Şulenur♀Flame and light
- Tennur♀Tandoor
- Tüter♀Sending up smoke
Famous people named Cemre
- Cemre Baysel · b. 1999
- Cemre Gümeli · b. 1993
- Cemre Erol · b. 1992
- Cemre Kemer · b. 1985
- Cemre Ebüzziya · b. 1989
- Cemre Fere · b. 1994
- Cemre Kendirci · b. 2004
- Cemre Melis Çınar · b. 1991
- Cemre Atmaca · b. 1985
- Cemre Anıl · b. 1993
- Cemre Birand · b. 1946
- Cemre Kara · b. 2001
FAQ about the name Cemre
What is the meaning of Cemre?
Cemre means “ember; seasonal warming heralding spring”. From Arabic jamra, meaning a glowing ember. Turkish also uses it as a folk-calendar term for successive stages of warming before spring.
Is Cemre a girl’s name?
Yes, Cemre is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Cemre in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Cemre nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Cemre?
Cemre is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Cemre have?
Cemre has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Cemre?
Cemre appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Cemre?
Some ideas: Cemre Maysa; Bedia Cemre; Cemre Gülcan.
Famous people named Cemre?
Notable people named Cemre include Cemre Baysel, Cemre Gümeli, Cemre Erol.
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.
Entry ID: nm00368 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake