Girl name
Hatıra name meaning
“a memory; something kept in remembrance”
Hatıra means “a memory” or “something kept in remembrance.” It comes from Arabic khatira, “a thought that comes to mind,” and developed its remembrance meaning in Turkish. In Türkiye, it is used as a feminine given name. An old letter, photograph, or keepsake provides a concrete image of its meaning.
What does Hatıra mean?
A memory; something kept in remembrance
In Turkish: geçmişten kalan anı; anımsatan şey
Hatıra evokes a memory carried into the present and kept alive. In Turkish the word can describe both the mental trace of an experience and an object that recalls it. It is close in meaning to the names Anı and Yadigâr, and shares its linguistic roots with Hatır.
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 Hatıra
From Arabic khāṭira, a thought arising in the mind. In Turkish it came to denote a memory or something that preserves remembrance.
How to pronounce Hatıra
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hatɯɾa/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | خاطره |
| Arabic | خاطرة |
Is Hatıra a girl’s name?
Yes, Hatıra is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Hatıra does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Hatıra
Names with related meanings
- Eylül♀September
- Esila♀Late afternoon
- Esra♀Night journey
- Leyla♀A name associated with night and darkness
- Songül♀The last rose
- Bahar♀Spring, the season of renewal
- Ömür♀Lifespan
- Şevval♀The tenth month of the Hijri year
- Nisan♀April
- Seher♀The early morning before daybreak
- Havin♀Summer, the summer season
- Duha♂♀Forenoon
FAQ about the name Hatıra
What is the meaning of Hatıra?
Hatıra means “a memory; something kept in remembrance”. From Arabic khāṭira, a thought arising in the mind. In Turkish it came to denote a memory or something that preserves remembrance.
Is Hatıra a girl’s name?
Yes, Hatıra is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Hatıra in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Hatıra nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Hatıra?
Hatıra is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Hatıra have?
Hatıra has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Hatıra?
Hatıra 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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