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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Good news, glad tidings
- Origin
- Arabic (from root ب-ش-ر, 'to bring good news')
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- BOOSH-ruh
Bushra (BOOSH-ruh) is an Arabic name meaning "good news" or "glad tidings." It comes from the root ب-ش-ر, which means "to bring good news," so the name carries a clear, hopeful message for a child who arrives as just that.
Meaning & Origin of Bushra
Meaning: Good news, glad tidings.
Origin: Arabic (from root ب-ش-ر, 'to bring good news').
How to Pronounce Bushra
BOOSH-ruhIPA /ˈbʊʃɹə/
Popularity of Bushra
Bushra ranked #4042 in the U.S. in 2024, with 36 babies given the name. Its highest ranking came ten years earlier, at #3285 in 2014, when 49 babies were named Bushra.
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FAQ
What does the name Bushra mean?
Good news, glad tidings.
How do you pronounce Bushra?
Bushra is pronounced BOOSH-ruh (IPA: /ˈbʊʃɹə/).
Is Bushra a popular name right now?
Bushra peaked at #3285 in 2014 and is ranked #4042 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1983–2024.)
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