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Semra name meaning

“brown-complexioned, dark-complexioned”

Semra means brown-complexioned or dark-complexioned. It comes from Arabic samrāʾ, the feminine form of asmar, and is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. Its linguistic association with Turkish esmer connects the name to a familiar descriptive word for complexion in everyday Turkish vocabulary.

Ottoman Turkish
/semɾa/
Gender
♀ Girl
Origin
Arabic
Syllables
2
Popularity
In TÜİK lists

What does Semra mean?

Brown-complexioned, dark-complexioned

In Turkish: esmer, koyu tenli

Semra developed into a Turkish feminine name from an Arabic adjective describing complexion. It belongs to the same word family as Turkish esmer. Although its lexical source is a physical description, its use as a personal name provides no information about the appearance of its bearer.

-ra

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 Semra?

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
2provinces

Where is Semra in the top 30?

2 provinces · the latest year each province listed it

Adana: not in the top listAdıyaman: not in the top listAfyonkarahisar: not in the top listAğrı: not in the top listAmasya: not in the top listAnkara: not in the top listAntalya: not in the top listArtvin: not in the top listAydın: not in the top listBalıkesir: not in the top listBilecik: not in the top listBingöl: not in the top listBitlis: not in the top listBolu: not in the top listBurdur: not in the top listBursa: not in the top listÇanakkale: not in the top listÇankırı: not in the top listÇorum: not in the top listDenizli: not in the top listDiyarbakır: not in the top listEdirne: not in the top listElazığ: not in the top listErzincan: not in the top listErzurum: not in the top listEskişehir: not in the top listGaziantep: not in the top listGiresun: not in the top listGümüşhane: not in the top listHakkari: not in the top listHatay: not in the top listIsparta: not in the top listMersin: not in the top listİstanbul: not in the top listİzmir: not in the top listKars: not in the top listKastamonu: not in the top listKayseri: not in the top listKırklareli: not in the top listKırşehir: not in the top listKocaeli: not in the top listKonya: not in the top listKütahya: not in the top listMalatya: not in the top listManisa: not in the top listKahramanmaraş: not in the top listMardin: not in the top listMuğla: not in the top listMuş: not in the top listNevşehir: not in the top listNiğde: not in the top listOrdu: not in the top listRize: not in the top listSakarya: not in the top listSamsun: not in the top listSiirt: not in the top listSinop: not in the top listSivas: not in the top listTekirdağ: not in the top listTokat: not in the top listTrabzon: not in the top listTunceli: not in the top listŞanlıurfa: not in the top listUşak: not in the top listVan: not in the top listYozgat: not in the top listZonguldak: not in the top listAksaray: not in the top listBayburt: not in the top listKaraman: not in the top listKırıkkale: not in the top listBatman: not in the top listŞırnak: not in the top listBartın: not in the top listArdahan: not in the top listIğdır: #16 · 3 (2020)Yalova: not in the top listKarabük: not in the top listKilis: #12 · 3 (2023)Osmaniye: not in the top listDüzce: not in the top list
Rank by province (girls)

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 →

Origin of the name Semra

From Arabic samrāʾ ‘brown-complexioned’, the feminine form of asmar.

Linguistic originArabic
Is Semra in the Quran?No
Starts withS · Se

Double names with Semra

Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.

  • Semra Behice

    Meaning of each name

    • Semra: brown-complexioned, dark-complexioned
    • Behice: beautiful, pleasing, and delightful

  • Eslem Semra

    Meaning of each name

    • Eslem: safer; more sound or secure
    • Semra: brown-complexioned, dark-complexioned

  • Semra Zübeyde

    Meaning of each name

    • Semra: brown-complexioned, dark-complexioned
    • Zübeyde: essence, choicest part; little cream

  • Rojevin Semra

    Meaning of each name

    • Rojevin: Love of the sun
    • Semra: brown-complexioned, dark-complexioned

  • Semra Zişan

    Meaning of each name

    • Semra: brown-complexioned, dark-complexioned
    • Zişan: glorious, distinguished, possessing renown

  • Dilan Semra

    Meaning of each name

    • Dilan: communal folk dance
    • Semra: brown-complexioned, dark-complexioned

Make more with the generator →More girl double names →

How to pronounce Semra

Syllables2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names
IPA/semɾa/
Ottoman Turkishسمراء

Ottoman script tool →

Is Semra a girl’s name?

Yes, Semra is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.

♂ Boys 0%Girls 100% ♀

Semra appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).

Spellings and similar names

Names that sound like Semra

Famous people named Semra

  • Semra Dinçer · b. 1965
  • Semra Ertan · b. 1956
  • Semra Özdamar · b. 1956
  • Semra Aksu · b. 1962
  • Semra Sezer · b. 1944
  • Semra Eren · b. 1967
  • Semra Yetiş · b. 1987
  • Semra Çağlar Gökalp · b. 1988
  • Semra Dinçer · b. 1966
  • Semra Güzel · b. 1984
  • Semra Özal · b. 1934
  • Semra Şar · b. 1943

FAQ about the name Semra

What is the meaning of Semra?

Semra means “brown-complexioned, dark-complexioned”. From Arabic samrāʾ ‘brown-complexioned’, the feminine form of asmar.

Is Semra a girl’s name?

Yes, Semra is used mostly as a girl’s name.

Is Semra in the Quran?

No. Neither the name Semra nor its source word occurs in the Quran.

What is the origin of the name Semra?

Semra is of Arabic origin.

How many syllables does Semra have?

Semra has 2 syllables and 5 letters.

How popular is the name Semra?

Semra appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).

What names go well with Semra?

Some ideas: Semra Behice; Eslem Semra; Semra Zübeyde.

Famous people named Semra?

Notable people named Semra include Semra Dinçer, Semra Ertan, Semra Özdamar.

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.

Entry ID: nm00130 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake