Basra Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationBAH-srah / /ˈbæs.rə/

Arabic; Persian

Meaning

place of the storm (Arabic); a name of a city (Persian)

Historical & Cultural Background

In Arabic, Basra refers to a historical city in Iraq, known for its significance in trade and culture. The name is often associated with the rich literary and intellectual heritage of the region. In Persian, Basra also denotes the city, which has been a center of commerce and culture. Both origins reflect a connection to a vibrant urban landscape.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Basrah
  • Basra

International Variants

  • Basra (Arabic)
  • بصرة (Arabic)

Famous people named Basra

Basra al-Basri — Islamic scholar.

Basra ibn Malik — companion of the Prophet Muhammad.

Fictional characters named Basra

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Basra was first seen in the United States in 2017. Basra has ranked as high as #1381 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Basra has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Basra

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20175