Girl name
Hümeyra name meaning
“rosy, lightly reddish in complexion”
Hümeyra means rosy or lightly reddish in complexion. It comes from Arabic ḥumayrāʾ, an affectionate diminutive of a feminine adjective expressing redness, and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. Pale pink and rose-pink shades provide concrete visual associations with the color meaning preserved in the name.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Hümeyra mean?
Rosy, lightly reddish in complexion
In Turkish: hafif kızıl, pembemsi tenli
Hümeyra comes from an affectionate colour description suggesting a rosy or lightly reddish complexion. In Islamic tradition it is also known as an endearment associated with Aisha. This gives the name a historical religious connection without making it another literal form of the name Aisha.
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 Hümeyra?
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
- 61provinces
Where is Hümeyra in the top 30?
61 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Hümeyra
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 Hümeyra popular?
Hümeyra suggests a rosy or lightly reddish complexion, giving it a gentle colour association. Its melodic, three-syllable pronunciation complements that delicate imagery.
Origin of the name Hümeyra
From Arabic ḥumayrāʾ, an affectionate diminutive of a feminine adjective associated with redness. The Turkish form is Hümeyra.
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 Hümeyra
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Hümeyra Sema
Meaning of each name
- Hümeyra: rosy, lightly reddish in complexion
- Sema: sky, heavens
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Berra Hümeyra
Meaning of each name
- Berra: virtuous; devoted to doing good
- Hümeyra: rosy, lightly reddish in complexion
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Hümeyra Verda
Meaning of each name
- Hümeyra: rosy, lightly reddish in complexion
- Verda: rose; rose blossom
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Elvan Hümeyra
Meaning of each name
- Elvan: colours; richly multicoloured
- Hümeyra: rosy, lightly reddish in complexion
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Hümeyra İclal
Meaning of each name
- Hümeyra: rosy, lightly reddish in complexion
- İclal: honouring; reverence and respectful reception
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Rahmet Hümeyra
Meaning of each name
- Rahmet: mercy, forgiveness; divine compassion
- Hümeyra: rosy, lightly reddish in complexion
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Ayşe Hümeyra.
How to pronounce Hümeyra
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hymejɾa/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | حمیرا |
| Arabic | حميراء |
Is Hümeyra a girl’s name?
Yes, Hümeyra is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Hümeyra appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Humeyra
Names that sound like Hümeyra
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Hümeyra
- Hümeyra Akbay · b. 1947
- Hümeyra Şanver · b. 2004
- Hümeyra Şahin
- Humeyra Çağlayan
- Hümeyra Akbaş
- Hümeyra Kocaelli
- Hümeyra Nur Kaleli
- Hümeyra Öztürk Emre
- Hümeyra Tercanlı Alkış
- Hümeyra Yıldız
FAQ about the name Hümeyra
What is the meaning of Hümeyra?
Hümeyra means “rosy, lightly reddish in complexion”. From Arabic ḥumayrāʾ, an affectionate diminutive of a feminine adjective associated with redness. The Turkish form is Hümeyra.
Is Hümeyra a girl’s name?
Yes, Hümeyra is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Hümeyra in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Hümeyra nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Hümeyra?
Hümeyra is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Hümeyra have?
Hümeyra has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Hümeyra?
Hümeyra appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Hümeyra?
Other spellings: Humeyra.
What names go well with Hümeyra?
Some ideas: Hümeyra Sema; Berra Hümeyra; Hümeyra Verda.
Famous people named Hümeyra?
Notable people named Hümeyra include Hümeyra Akbay, Hümeyra Şanver, Hümeyra Şahin.
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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