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Meaning

Vision

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Southeast Asia

Global Spellings

Arabic بصري
Urdu بصری
Persian بصری
Bengali বসরী
Pashto بصري

Alternate Spellings

If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Basri is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Vision', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Basri refers to Basra, tied to Hasan al-Basri, one of the most renowned early scholars of Islam.

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic al-Basri, 'of Basra' - the nisba of Hasan al-Basri, the great early ascetic and scholar.

Notable Historical Usage

Al-Basri is the nisba of Hasan al-Basri (642-728 CE), the preacher of Basra whose sermons on renunciation stand at the head of both the ascetic and theological traditions.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across Malay-speaking Muslim communities.