Boy name
Basri name meaning
“associated with the city of Basra”
Basri is a masculine name commonly linked to Arabic al-Baṣrī, meaning associated with the city of Basra. Its source form is a nisbah, a relational name indicating a connection with a place. Basri is also used as a given name in Indonesia.
What does Basri mean?
Associated with the city of Basra
In Indonesian: berkaitan dengan kota Basra
The ending -ri occurs in names with different origins, including Hari, Andri, and Basri. It is not a single suffix with a shared meaning; each name needs to be understood as a whole. More boy names ending in -ri →
Origin and cultural usage of Basri
Probably from Arabic al-Baṣrī, a relational name indicating association with Basra. It is also used as a given name in Indonesia.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Basri in Islam and the Quran
Basri does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Basri
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Basri, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Basri as a first name
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Basri Habibi
Interpretation
A picture of a beloved person in a story set in Basra.Meaning of each word
- Basri: associated with the city of Basra
- Habibi: my beloved, my dear
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Basri Farhan
Interpretation
A picture of a joyful person in a story set in Basra.Meaning of each word
- Basri: associated with the city of Basra
- Farhan: joyful, delighted
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Interpretation
A picture of a long lived defender in a story set in Basra.Meaning of each word
- Basri: associated with the city of Basra
- Muammar: one granted a long life
- Daffa: defender, repeller of harm
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Basri Kautsar
Interpretation
A picture of abundant gifts of goodness in the city of Basra.Meaning of each word
- Basri: associated with the city of Basra
- Kautsar: an abundant gift of goodness
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Basri Arsya
Interpretation
A picture of a throne in a story set in Basra.Meaning of each word
- Basri: associated with the city of Basra
- Arsya: throne
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Basri Mudaffar
Interpretation
A picture of a victorious person in a story set in Basra.Meaning of each word
- Basri: associated with the city of Basra
- Mudaffar: one granted victory
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Interpretation
A picture of virtuous people's sincerity in a story set in Basra.Meaning of each word
- Basri: associated with the city of Basra
- Salihin: righteous and virtuous people
- Ikhlas: sincerity of heart, purity of intention
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Basri Rafi
Interpretation
A picture of an exalted person in a story set in Basra.Meaning of each word
- Basri: associated with the city of Basra
- Rafi: high-ranking, exalted
Basri as a middle name
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Interpretation
A picture of accepting truth in a story set in Basra.Meaning of each word
- Haq: truth, that which is right
- Basri: associated with the city of Basra
- Radi: content, satisfied or accepting
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Interpretation
A picture of goodness softly gleaming in a story set in Basra.Meaning of each word
- Rafif: a shimmer or gentle flutter
- Basri: associated with the city of Basra
- Khoir: goodness, something good
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Interpretation
A picture of growing affection in a story set in Basra.Meaning of each word
- Zaid: increase, growth in amount
- Basri: associated with the city of Basra
- Habib: beloved, dearly loved
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Interpretation
A picture of natural honesty in a story set in Basra.Meaning of each word
- Fitrianto: natural, innate
- Basri: associated with the city of Basra
- Sadik: truthful, trustworthy
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Interpretation
A picture of cleanliness and good fortune in a story set in Basra.Meaning of each word
- Nadhif: clean and well kept
- Basri: associated with the city of Basra
- Ahza: more fortunate
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Interpretation
A picture of increasing generosity in a story set in Basra.Meaning of each word
- Zaid: increase, growth in amount
- Basri: associated with the city of Basra
- Hisyam: generosity
Basri as a last name
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Rafif Basri
Interpretation
A picture of a gently shimmering glow amid the city of Basra.Meaning of each word
- Rafif: a shimmer or gentle flutter
- Basri: associated with the city of Basra
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Hida Basri
Interpretation
A picture of guidance in a story set in Basra.Meaning of each word
- Hida: guidance; direction
- Basri: associated with the city of Basra
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Interpretation
A picture of the light of goodness amid the city of Basra.Meaning of each word
- Khairi: associated with goodness; charitable
- Nuryaman: light
- Basri: associated with the city of Basra
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Hilmi Basri
Interpretation
A picture of patience and forbearance in a story set in Basra.Meaning of each word
- Hilmi: patient and forbearing
- Basri: associated with the city of Basra
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Azmi Basri
Interpretation
A picture of firm resolve in a story set in Basra.Meaning of each word
- Azmi: firm resolve
- Basri: associated with the city of Basra
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Interpretation
A picture of guidance toward safety and wellbeing amid the city of Basra.Meaning of each word
- Salamat: safety and well-being
- Hida: guidance; direction
- Basri: associated with the city of Basra
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How to pronounce Basri
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /basri/ |
| Arabic script | بصري |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦧꦱꦿꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮘᮞ᮪ᮛᮤ |
Is Basri a boy’s name?
Yes, Basri is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 98% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Basri ranks #134 among boy names in our data sample (119 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Basri
Famous people named Basri
- M. Basri · b. 1942
- Basri Harahap
- Basri Hasanuddin · b. 1939
- Basri Salama
- Basri
- Basri Bermanda · b. 1944
- Basri Dodo · b. 1981
- Basri Rase · b. 1972
- M. Basri Sidehabi · b. 1951
- A. Basri Nababan
- Andi Basri Jaya · b. 1968
- Basri · b. 1963
FAQ about the name Basri
What is the meaning of Basri?
Basri means associated with the city of Basra. Probably from Arabic al-Baṣrī, a relational name indicating association with Basra. It is also used as a given name in Indonesia.
Is Basri a boy’s name?
Yes, Basri is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 98% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Basri?
Basri is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Basri in the Quran?
Basri does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Basri have?
Basri has 2 syllables (Bas-ri) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Basri?
Basri ranks #134 among boy names in our data sample (119 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Basri?
Some ideas: Basri Habibi; Haq Basri Radi; Rafif Basri.
Famous people named Basri?
Notable people named Basri include M. Basri, Basri Harahap, Basri Hasanuddin.
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