Name meaning
Zemfira
According to legend, sapphire, a precious stone; a name of literary origin.
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Name meaning and origin
Zemfira is a name of uncertain origin. According to a common explanation, the name is linked to the Greek word "sapphire" (a precious blue stone). The name's modern popularity is connected to Alexander Pushkin's poem "The Gypsies": the work's heroine is named Zemfira, and this made the name famous through literature.
The name is used among the Tatar, Bashkir, and Caucasian peoples, including in Azerbaijan, and stands out for its delicate, musical sound. Because its meaning is explained differently in a number of sources, it cannot be definitively tied to a single root. It does not appear in the Quran, but carries no prohibition from an Islamic standpoint.
Name details
- Gender
- Girl's name
- Origin
- Yunan mənşəli
- Letter count
- 7
- Appears in the Quran
- No
- Pronunciation
- zem.fi.ˈra
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Zemfira?
Zemfira: according to legend it is connected to the Greek word 'sapphire' (a precious stone); the name became famous through Pushkin's poem 'The Gypsies.'Is the name Zemfira mentioned in the Quran?
No, the name Zemfira does not appear in the Quran, but it carries no prohibition under Islamic rules.Is Zemfira a boy or a girl name?
Zemfira is a girl name.