Girl name
Hamra name meaning
“red; crimson-coloured”
Hamra means “red” or “crimson-coloured” and comes from the Arabic word hamra, the feminine form of ahmar, “red.” In Türkiye, it is used as a feminine given name. Its colour meaning brings to mind concrete images such as a crimson flower or the red sky at sunset.
What does Hamra mean?
Red; crimson-coloured
In Turkish: kırmızı; kızıl renkli
Hamra evokes shades of red and crimson, with its Arabic feminine form supporting its use as a female name. The same colour word appears in the name Alhambra, referring to the reddish appearance of the palace complex, although not every occurrence denotes a person.
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 Hamra
Hamra comes from Arabic ḥamrāʾ, the feminine form of aḥmar, 'red'. Its meaning is a colour description.
How to pronounce Hamra
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hamɾa/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | حمراء |
Is Hamra a girl’s name?
Yes, Hamra is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Hamra does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Hamra
FAQ about the name Hamra
What is the meaning of Hamra?
Hamra means “red; crimson-coloured”. Hamra comes from Arabic ḥamrāʾ, the feminine form of aḥmar, 'red'. Its meaning is a colour description.
Is Hamra a girl’s name?
Yes, Hamra is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Hamra in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Hamra nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Hamra?
Hamra is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Hamra have?
Hamra has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Hamra?
Hamra 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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