Boshra
Boshra is a Muslim girl name meaning “Good news, glad tidings”.
| Meaning | Good news, glad tidings |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | بشرى |
| Pronunciation | BOOSH-rah |
| Arabic root | ب ش ر (b-sh-r) — to bring good news |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Boshra
Boshra is a spelling of the Arabic name Bushrā, the word for good news or glad tidings. The same root gives bashīr, the bearer of good news, a title of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The spelling with o reflects Egyptian and Persian pronunciation, while Bushra is the usual form in Pakistan and the Gulf.
Is Boshra a Muslim name?
Yes. Boshra (Bushra) is an Arabic Muslim name meaning glad tidings, and the word itself appears in the Quran.
Is Boshra in the Quran?
The word appears in the story of Yusuf, when the traveller finds him in the well and cries, 'Good news! Here is a boy' (Quran 12:19).
Where is the name Boshra used?
Used across the Muslim world; spelled Boshra mainly in Egypt and Iran, Bushra in South Asia and Bochra in North Africa.
Gifts with the name Boshra
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Boshra mean?
Boshra means 'Good news, glad tidings'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Boshra a Muslim name?
Yes. Boshra (Bushra) is an Arabic Muslim name meaning glad tidings, and the word itself appears in the Quran.
How do you write Boshra in Arabic?
Boshra is written بشرى in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Boshra?
Boshra is pronounced BOOSH-rah.
Is Boshra mentioned in the Quran?
The word appears in the story of Yusuf, when the traveller finds him in the well and cries, 'Good news! Here is a boy' (Quran 12:19).