Semra

Semra is the Turkish and Kurdish as well as the Azerbaijani variant of the Arabic name Samra, which is also spelled as Səmra. The name derives from the Arabic adjective samrāʿ (سَمْرَاء‎), meaning 'dark-skinned, brown, yellow-brown'. This results in the meanings 'the dark-skinned' or 'the dark-haired'.

What does the name Semra mean?

The name Semra is the Turkish, Kurdish, and in Azerbaijani spelling Səmra of the Arabic name Samra. It derives from the Arabic adjective samrāʿ (سَمْرَاء‎), which means 'dark-skinned, brown, yellow-brown', and has the connotations 'the dark-skinned', 'the dark-haired', or 'the brunette'. Semra is a popular girl's name, especially in Turkey. Notable bearers include Turkish actress Semra Özdamar and Azerbaijani singer Səmra Rəhimli.

Where does the name Semra come from?

Semra is a feminine first name of Arabic origin, encompassing meanings such as 'the brunette' or 'the dark-skinned' and similar variations. The Arabic word samrāʿ (سَمْرَاء‎) stands for dark-skinned, brown, yellow-brown. The name is used in Azerbaijani, Kurdish, and Turkish languages.

How do you pronounce Semra?

Semra is pronounced like 'Sem-ra'.

Popularity

In Germany, Semra is a rather rare name, currently ranking 5,884th on the list of most common female first names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2017 at 1,206th place. Over the last ten years, Semra has been given as a first name about 140 times, placing it at 2,044th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,019th.

Nicknames & pet names

Sema / Semi / Semo / Semos / Semric / Semsem / Semy

Famous people

• Semra Özal (Former Turkish First Lady)
• Semra Ozdamar (Turkish actress)
• Semra Sezer (Former Turkish First Lady)
• Semra Turan (Danish actress)
• Semra Yetis (Cyclist)