Unisex name
Lemeat name meaning
“gleams, flashes of light”
Lemeat means “gleams” or “flashes of light.” It comes from Arabic lamaʿāt, the plural of lamʿa, meaning a gleam, and appears in Ottoman Turkish as Lemeât. In Türkiye, it is used for both genders. Repeated reflections across moving water illustrate the plural imagery of the name.
What does Lemeat mean?
Gleams, flashes of light
In Turkish: parıltılar, ışık çakışları
Lemeat is a plural word evoking repeated gleams or flashes rather than one sustained light. In literary and mystical writing it can also suggest brief insights or reflections. A notable historical association is Fakhr al-Din Iraqi's work Lamaʿat, whose title uses this same Arabic plural.
Origin of the name Lemeat
From Arabic lamaʿāt, the plural of lamʿa, “gleam” or “flash.” It entered Ottoman Turkish as Lemeât.
How to pronounce Lemeat
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /lemeat/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | لمعات |
Is Lemeat a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Lemeat is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Lemeat does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Lemeat
Names with related meanings
- Güneş♀The sun
- Zehra♀Radiant woman
- Hiranur♀A combination of Hira and light
- Nisanur♀Light of women
- Burak♂Mount of the Night Journey
- 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
FAQ about the name Lemeat
What is the meaning of Lemeat?
Lemeat means “gleams, flashes of light”. From Arabic lamaʿāt, the plural of lamʿa, “gleam” or “flash.” It entered Ottoman Turkish as Lemeât.
Is Lemeat a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Lemeat is used for both boys and girls.
Is Lemeat in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Lemeat nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Lemeat?
Lemeat is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Lemeat have?
Lemeat has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Lemeat?
Lemeat 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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