Basheera
Basheera is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “One who brings glad tidings”.
| Meaning | One who brings glad tidings |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | بشيرة |
| Pronunciation | bah-SHEE-rah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Algeria, Morocco |
Meaning and origin of Basheera
Basheera is the feminine counterpart of Bashir and describes a woman who brings good news. It grows from the Arabic root b-sh-r. Writing it with a double e is common in South Asia, where the spelling shows the long ī sound. Because the Quran calls the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ bashīr, one who brings glad tidings, the masculine form has strong religious associations, and the feminine shares in that honour.
Is Basheera a Muslim name?
Basheera is the feminine of Bashir, a Muslim name whose masculine form describes the Prophet ﷺ: 'We have sent you with the truth as a bearer of good news and a warner' (Quran 2:119).
How popular is Basheera?
Found in Pakistan and India and across North Africa, where Algerians and Moroccans often write it Bachira.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Basheera mean?
Basheera means 'One who brings glad tidings'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Basheera a Muslim name?
Basheera is the feminine of Bashir, a Muslim name whose masculine form describes the Prophet ﷺ: 'We have sent you with the truth as a bearer of good news and a warner' (Quran 2:119).
How do you pronounce Basheera?
Basheera is pronounced bah-SHEE-rah.
Is Basheera a boy or girl name?
Basheera is usually a girl name.