Bashaarah
Bashaarah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Glad news, good tidings”.
| Meaning | Glad news, good tidings |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | بشارة |
| Pronunciation | bah-SHAH-rah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, Gulf States |
Meaning and origin of Bashaarah
Bashaarah spells out the long vowel in the Arabic bashāra, which means good news. Its root b-sh-r is shared with the better-known names Bushra and Bashir. In Islamic usage this root is closely tied to the glad tidings of God's mercy and of Paradise, which gives the word a joyful, hopeful tone. As a first name it is rarer than Bushra, even though the two express much the same idea.
Is Bashaarah a Muslim name?
Bashaarah means glad tidings and shares its root with Bushra and Bashir, making it a fitting name for a Muslim girl.
How popular is Bashaarah?
Uncommon, though it turns up now and then in South Asian and Arab families.
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Spellings and variants of Bashaarah
Names similar to Bashaarah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bashaarah mean?
Bashaarah means 'Glad news, good tidings'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Bashaarah a Muslim name?
Bashaarah means glad tidings and shares its root with Bushra and Bashir, making it a fitting name for a Muslim girl.
How do you pronounce Bashaarah?
Bashaarah is pronounced bah-SHAH-rah.
Is Bashaarah a boy or girl name?
Bashaarah is usually a girl name.