Girl name
Zikra name meaning
“memory, remembrance; reminder”
Zikra means “memory,” “remembrance,” or “reminder.” It comes from Arabic dhikrā and shares a root with the word dhikr, meaning remembrance or mention. In Türkiye, it is used for girls. A letter or photograph recalling an earlier event illustrates its meaning; its source word also occurs in the Quran.
What does Zikra mean?
Memory, remembrance; reminder
In Turkish: hatıra, anı; hatırlatma
Zikra centers on keeping an event or person in memory. Its Arabic source can refer both to personal remembrance and to a reminder. The word also occurs in the Quran and shares a root with Zikir, although the two forms differ in grammatical shape and range of use.
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 Zikra
From Arabic dhikrā (ذكرى), meaning remembrance, memory, or reminder. It shares its root with dhikr, Turkish zikir.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Zikra in the Quran? | As a word · الذكرى · 87:9The Arabic source word dhikrā occurs in the Quran as an ordinary word meaning reminder, rather than a personal name. |
| Starts with | Z · Zi |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Zikra
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zikɾa/ |
| Arabic | ذكرى |
Is Zikra a girl’s name?
Yes, Zikra is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Zikra does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
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FAQ about the name Zikra
What is the meaning of Zikra?
Zikra means “memory, remembrance; reminder”. From Arabic dhikrā (ذكرى), meaning remembrance, memory, or reminder. It shares its root with dhikr, Turkish zikir.
Is Zikra a girl’s name?
Yes, Zikra is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Zikra in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic source word dhikrā occurs in the Quran as an ordinary word meaning reminder, rather than a personal name. (e.g.: 87:9)
What is the origin of the name Zikra?
Zikra is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Zikra have?
Zikra has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Zikra?
Zikra 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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