Busra
Busra is a Muslim girl name meaning “Good news, glad tidings”.
| Meaning | Good news, glad tidings |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Turkish form of Arabic Bushra |
| Arabic spelling | بشرى |
| Pronunciation | BOO-shrah |
| Arabic root | ب ش ر (b-sh-r) — to give good news |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Busra
Busra is the unaccented spelling of Turkish Büşra, the Turkish form of the Arabic Bushrā. Turkish writes the sh sound as ş, so when the accent is dropped the name appears as Busra, though it is still pronounced with sh. It has been one of the most popular girls' names in Turkey since the 1990s.
Is Busra a Muslim name?
Yes. Busra is a Muslim name, the Turkish form of the Quranic Arabic Bushra, meaning glad tidings.
Where is the name Busra used?
Very common in Turkey and among Turks in Germany, the Netherlands and the Balkans.
Gifts with the name Busra
- Busra name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Busra
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Busra mean?
Busra means 'Good news, glad tidings'. It comes from Turkish form of Arabic Bushra.
Is Busra a Muslim name?
Yes. Busra is a Muslim name, the Turkish form of the Quranic Arabic Bushra, meaning glad tidings.
How do you write Busra in Arabic?
Busra is written بشرى in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Busra?
Busra is pronounced BOO-shrah.