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Basheera

/bah-SHEE-rah/

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Meaning

Bringer of good news

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic بشيرة
Urdu بشیرا۔
Persian بشیرا
Turkish Başeera
Bengali বশিরা
Pashto بشیره

Alternate Spellings

Capturing elegance and depth, Basheera stands out as a meaningful name for your daughter. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Bringer of good news', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

In Quranic culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Basheera is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Basheera comes from the same Arabic root b-sh-r as Bashaar. The Quran (33:45) describes the Prophet ﷺ as "mubashiran," a bringer of good news.

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Etymology

The feminine form of Bashir, from the Arabic root ب-ش-ر (b-sh-r, 'to bring good news'). Basheera means 'bringer of good tidings.'

Islamic Significance

The Quran describes prophets, including Muhammad, as bashir - bringing glad tidings to believers.

Quranic Connection

The related word appears in verses including 2:119.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name.