Bashirah
Bashirah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Bearer of good news, joyful”.
| Meaning | Bearer of good news, joyful |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| 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 Bashirah
Bashirah is the feminine of Bashīr, meaning one who brings glad tidings. The root b-sh-r gives words for good news and for the joy that shows on a person's face. The final -h represents the Arabic feminine ending, and the name is also written Bashira or Basheerah.
Is Bashirah a Muslim name?
Yes. Bashirah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning bringer of good news, the feminine of Bashir, a Quranic description of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Is Bashirah in the Quran?
The masculine form appears in '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 Bashirah used?
Used in South Asia, East and West Africa and among English-speaking Muslims.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bashirah mean?
Bashirah means 'Bearer of good news, joyful'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Bashirah a Muslim name?
Yes. Bashirah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning bringer of good news, the feminine of Bashir, a Quranic description of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
How do you write Bashirah in Arabic?
Bashirah is written بشيرة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Bashirah?
Bashirah is pronounced ba-SHEE-rah.
Is Bashirah mentioned in the Quran?
The masculine form appears in 'Indeed, We have sent you with the truth as a bearer of good news (bashīr) and a warner' (Quran 2:119).