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Bukhari

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Meaning

From Bukhara; Imam Bukhari

Linguistic Origin

Persian / Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

South Asia

Global Spellings

Arabic البخاري
Urdu بخاری
Persian بخاری
Turkish Buhari
Bengali বুখারী
Pashto بخاري

Alternate Spellings

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

While popular in Persian/Arabic regions, Bukhari has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Bukhari refers to Muhammad ibn Ismail al-Bukhari, the ninth-century scholar whose collection, Sahih al-Bukhari, is regarded by Sunni Muslims as the most authentic compilation of hadith after the Quran.

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Etymology

A nisba meaning 'of Bukhara' - most famously borne by Imam al-Bukhari, compiler of Sahih al-Bukhari, the most authoritative Sunni hadith collection.

Islamic Significance

The nisba of Muhammad al-Bukhari (810-870 CE) of Bukhara, whose Sahih is regarded in Sunni tradition as the most authentic book after the Quran.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across Persian- and Urdu-speaking Muslim communities.