Bushra
Bushra is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Glad tidings, good news”.
| Meaning | Glad tidings, good news |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | بشرى |
| Pronunciation | BOOSH-rah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Turkey, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Bushra
Bushra, Bushrā in Arabic, means good news, from the root b-sh-r. The word appears in the Quran, both for the glad tidings given to believers and in the account of Prophet Yūsuf, when a passing traveller found the boy in the well and cried out in delight. Bushra is one of the most widely given girls' names in Pakistan and is well loved throughout the Arab world.
Is Bushra a Muslim name?
Bushra is a Quranic word for glad tidings; in the story of Yusuf the traveller says: 'Good news! Here is a boy' (Quran 12:19).
How popular is Bushra?
Used all over the Muslim world, particularly in Pakistan, India, the Arab world and, as Büşra, in Turkey.
Gifts with the name Bushra
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Spellings and variants of Bushra
Names similar to Bushra
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bushra mean?
Bushra means 'Glad tidings, good news'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Bushra a Muslim name?
Bushra is a Quranic word for glad tidings; in the story of Yusuf the traveller says: 'Good news! Here is a boy' (Quran 12:19).
How do you pronounce Bushra?
Bushra is pronounced BOOSH-rah.
Is Bushra a boy or girl name?
Bushra is usually a girl name.