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Basira

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Meaning

Sagacious, wise

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic بصيرة
Urdu بصیرہ
Persian بصیرا
Bengali বসীরা
Pashto بصیره

Alternate Spellings

Graceful and timeless, the name Basira is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Sagacious, wise', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Basira, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Basira comes from the same Arabic root b-s-r as Baseera, meaning "to see" or "to perceive." It is translated as "wise" or "discerning," describing one gifted with insight.

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Etymology

The feminine form of Basir, from the Arabic root ب-ص-ر (b-ṣ-r, 'to see, perceive'). Basira means 'sagacious, wise.'

Islamic Significance

Knowledge is the only increase the Prophet is instructed to ask for: say, my Lord, increase me in knowledge (20:114).

Cultural / Regional Usage

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