مشاري

Mishari

boyArabic (Najdi / Gulf)

Mishari is a Muslim boy name meaning “Traditional Gulf name, usually linked to trading or acquiring”.

MeaningTraditional Gulf name, usually linked to trading or acquiring
GenderBoy
OriginArabic (Najdi / Gulf)
Arabic spellingمشاري
PronunciationMI-shaa-ree
Arabic rootش ر ي (sh-r-y) — to buy, to trade
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Mishari

Mishari is a traditional name of Najd and Kuwait, commonly connected with the root sh-r-y, 'to buy' or 'acquire', though the precise sense is not firmly documented. It was borne by Imam Mishari bin Saud of the Second Saudi State, and today the Kuwaiti reciter Sheikh Mishary Rashid Alafasy has made it known to Muslims around the world.

Is Mishari a Muslim name?

Yes. Mishari is an Arabic name used by Muslim families in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, and it is linked with a famous Quran reciter.

Where is the name Mishari used?

Popular in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mishari mean?

Mishari means 'Traditional Gulf name, usually linked to trading or acquiring'. It comes from Arabic (Najdi / Gulf).

Is Mishari a Muslim name?

Yes. Mishari is an Arabic name used by Muslim families in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, and it is linked with a famous Quran reciter.

How do you write Mishari in Arabic?

Mishari is written مشاري in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Mishari?

Mishari is pronounced MI-shaa-ree.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.