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Bushra

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Pronounced BOOSH-rah /ˈbuʃ.rɑ/High

Meaning: From Arabic bushra, 'good news, glad tidings, joyful announcement'High

In 30 seconds: Good news itself: Bushra is Arabic for 'glad tidings' — the joyful announcement, the happy word. Bright, hopeful, and warm.

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic bushra, 'good news, glad tidings, joyful announcement'

U.S. rank (2025)#3473 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births44 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,033

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bushra comes from Arabic bushra, 'good news, glad tidings'. A cherished classic across the Arab world, it carries optimism and welcome in every use.

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Uncommon, glad-tidings at the root, and joyful.

Did you know? Bushra is the very word a herald cries when bringing 'good news' in Arabic — making the name a built-in declaration of joy.

Overall data confidence 88%

Arabic references — bushra — etymology

Variations

BushrahBoushra

Nicknames

Bush

Famous Bearers

★Bushra Ansari (1956-)
Pakistani actress, comedian, and singer celebrated across television and film
★Bushra Bibi
Pakistani spiritual figure and wife of former Prime Minister Imran Khan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bushra mean?

Bushra is Arabic for 'good news, glad tidings'.

How do you pronounce Bushra?

It's said BOOSH-rah /ˈbuʃ.rɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Bushra a boy or girl name?

Bushra is a girl's name.

How popular is Bushra?

Bushra is an uncommon name in the U.S.