Bachira
Bachira is a Muslim girl name meaning “Bearer of good news”.
| Meaning | Bearer of good news |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, French-style spelling |
| Arabic spelling | بشيرة |
| Pronunciation | ba-SHEE-rah |
| Arabic root | ب ش ر (b-sh-r) — to bring good news |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Bachira
Bachira is the French transliteration of Bashīra, feminine of Bashīr, 'one who brings glad tidings'. In French spelling 'ch' is used for the sh sound, so this form is typical of Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia. The name shares its root with bushrā (good news) and with bashīr, a title of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in the Quran.
Is Bachira a Muslim name?
Yes. Bachira is a Muslim name, the North African spelling of the Arabic Bashira, meaning bringer of good news.
Is Bachira in the Quran?
The masculine form describes the Prophet: 'Indeed, We have sent you with the truth as a bearer of good news (bashīr) and a warner' (Quran 2:119).
Where is the name Bachira used?
Used mostly in Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia, and among North African families in France and Belgium.
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Spellings and variants of Bachira
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bachira mean?
Bachira means 'Bearer of good news'. It comes from Arabic, French-style spelling.
Is Bachira a Muslim name?
Yes. Bachira is a Muslim name, the North African spelling of the Arabic Bashira, meaning bringer of good news.
How do you write Bachira in Arabic?
Bachira is written بشيرة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Bachira?
Bachira is pronounced ba-SHEE-rah.
Is Bachira mentioned in the Quran?
The masculine form describes the Prophet: 'Indeed, We have sent you with the truth as a bearer of good news (bashīr) and a warner' (Quran 2:119).