Girl name
Lema name meaning
“a flash of light; a brief gleam”
Lema means “a flash of light” or “a brief gleam.” It is associated with Arabic lamʿa, a word for a flash or sparkle, also represented in Turkish as Lem’a. In Türkiye, it is a feminine name. A momentary reflection on water illustrates its imagery.
What does Lema mean?
A flash of light; a brief gleam
In Turkish: ışık parlaması; kısa süreli parıltı
Lema is associated with a momentary gleam rather than continuous illumination. It may be related to spellings such as Lem'a and Lemâ. Since removing punctuation and vowel length marks can bring different source forms together, its Arabic spelling benefits from documentary confirmation.
Origin of the name Lema
It is probably a Turkish name form of Arabic lamʿa, meaning a gleam or flash of light. The spelling Lem'a more visibly preserves the structure of the source word.
How to pronounce Lema
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /lema/ |
| Arabic | لمعة |
Is Lema a girl’s name?
Yes, Lema is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Lema does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Lema
Names with related meanings
- Güneş♀The sun
- Zehra♀Radiant woman
- Hiranur♀A combination of Hira and light
- Nisanur♀Light of women
- Aysel♀Moon-bright
- Aynur♀Moonlight
- Beyza♀White, fair and bright
- İkranur♀A name combining the command 'read' with light
- Parla♀Shine
- Elanur♀Compound evoking hazel colour and light
- Esmanur♀A combination of Esma and light
- Aylin♀A halo of light around the moon
FAQ about the name Lema
What is the meaning of Lema?
Lema means “a flash of light; a brief gleam”. It is probably a Turkish name form of Arabic lamʿa, meaning a gleam or flash of light. The spelling Lem'a more visibly preserves the structure of the source word.
Is Lema a girl’s name?
Yes, Lema is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Lema in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Lema nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Lema?
Lema is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Lema have?
Lema has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Lema?
Lema 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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