Bashira

Bashira (بَشِير) is the feminine form of the Arabic name Bashir. In English, its meaning can be rendered as 'the bearer of good news' or simplified as 'the good news.'

What does the name Bashira mean?

The name Bashira (بَشِير) represents the feminine variant of the Arabic name Bashir. Translated into English, it means 'the bearer of good news' or simply 'the good news.' The root of the name comes from the Arabic term bashshara (بشر), which means 'to bring good news.' Alternative spellings include Basheera, Basira, and Bushra.

Where does the name Bashira come from?

Bashira has its roots in Arabic and carries the meaning 'the bearer of good news.' The Arabic term bashshara (بشر) means 'to bring good news.' The language of the name is Arabic, and it is also found in African and Muslim cultures.

How do you pronounce Bashira?

The pronunciation of Bashira is three syllables and clearly structured. In English, the name is generally pronounced as 'Ba-shee-ra' [baˈʃiːʁa]. The middle syllable provides a calm emphasis and a smooth sound flow. The open ending '-ra' allows the name to gently fade out and complements the structure harmoniously. Overall, Bashira conveys a balanced and present impression - clearly structured, yet gentle in flow and with a harmonious, calm sound quality.

Popularity

In Germany, Bashira is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most common female baby names. The name achieved its best placement in 2013 with a rank of 3,816. In the last ten years, Bashira has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 8,310th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,440th.

Nicknames & pet names

Baschi

Famous people

• Bashira (actress and singer)