Busra
Busra is a Muslim girl name of Turkish form of Arabic Bushra origin, meaning “Glad tidings, good news”.
| Meaning | Glad tidings, good news |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Turkish form of Arabic Bushra |
| Written as | بشرى |
| Pronunciation | BOO-shrah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey, Germany, Netherlands |
Meaning and origin of Busra
Busra is the plain-letter spelling of the Turkish Büşra, itself the Turkish form of the Arabic Bushrā, from the root b-sh-r. Turkish uses ş for the sh sound, so when that accent is dropped the name is written Busra, though people still say it with sh. Since the 1990s it has ranked among the most popular girls' names in Turkey.
Is Busra a Muslim name?
Busra is the Turkish form of Bushra, a Quranic word for glad tidings, and is a deeply Islamic choice.
How popular is Busra?
Very common in Turkey and among Turks in Germany, the Netherlands and the Balkans.
Gifts with the name Busra
- Busra name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Busra baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Busra
Names similar to Busra
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Busra mean?
Busra means 'Glad tidings, good news'. It is of Turkish form of Arabic Bushra origin.
Is Busra a Muslim name?
Busra is the Turkish form of Bushra, a Quranic word for glad tidings, and is a deeply Islamic choice.
How do you pronounce Busra?
Busra is pronounced BOO-shrah.
Is Busra a boy or girl name?
Busra is usually a girl name.