Bashira
Bashira is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Bringer of good news”.
| Meaning | Bringer of good news |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | بشيرة |
| Pronunciation | bah-SHEE-rah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Algeria, Morocco, Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Bashira
Bashira, written Bashīra in careful transliteration, is the feminine form of Bashir and comes from the Arabic root b-sh-r. It pictures a woman whose presence brings joy and good news to the people closest to her. Across North Africa families tend to spell it Bachira, using the French ch for the sh sound. It belongs to the same group of hopeful names as Bushra, Basheera and Bashaer.
Is Bashira a Muslim name?
Bashira is the feminine of Bashir and is a Muslim name of Arabic origin.
How popular is Bashira?
Used in North Africa and South Asia and by Muslims living in the West.
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Spellings and variants of Bashira
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bashira mean?
Bashira means 'Bringer of good news'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Bashira a Muslim name?
Bashira is the feminine of Bashir and is a Muslim name of Arabic origin.
How do you pronounce Bashira?
Bashira is pronounced bah-SHEE-rah.
Is Bashira a boy or girl name?
Bashira is usually a girl name.