Boy name
Buhari name meaning
“originating from the city of Bukhara”
Buhari is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning “originating from the city of Bukhara.” It is a spelling form of Bukhari, from Arabic Bukhārī, indicating association with that city. Other spellings include Buchari and Bukhari, and the name is widely known through the hadith scholar al-Bukhari.
What does Buhari mean?
Originating from the city of Bukhara
In Indonesian: berasal dari kota Bukhara
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 Buhari
A spelling form of Bukhari, from Arabic Bukhārī, indicating association with the city of Bukhara. The name is widely known through the hadith scholar al-Bukhari.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Buhari in Islam and the Quran
Buhari 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 Buhari
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Buhari, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Buhari: originating from the city of Bukhara
- Wardi: rose-like or rose-colored
- Fatih: opener, conqueror
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Meaning of each word
- Buhari: originating from the city of Bukhara
- Alhamid: the Praiseworthy
- Fauzul: success, attainment of victory
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Buhari Musyafa
Meaning of each word
- Buhari: originating from the city of Bukhara
- Musyafa: one whose intercession is accepted
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Khoiruddin Buhari Sopiyan
Meaning of each word
- Khoiruddin: goodness of the faith
- Buhari: originating from the city of Bukhara
- Sopiyan: swift-moving
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Buhari Husien
Meaning of each word
- Buhari: originating from the city of Bukhara
- Husien: little and handsome
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Meaning of each word
- Buhari: originating from the city of Bukhara
- Wahidi: associated with the one
- Fitrah: innate disposition, original nature
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How to pronounce Buhari
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /buhari/ |
| Arabic script | بخاري |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦧꦸꦲꦫꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮘᮥᮠᮛᮤ |
Is Buhari a boy’s name?
Yes, Buhari is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Buhari ranks #3,913 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Buhari
Famous people named Buhari
- Buhari Selian · b. 1961
- Buhari · b. 1968
- Buhari Bugis
- Buhari Kahar Muzakkar · b. 1962
FAQ about the name Buhari
What is the meaning of Buhari?
Buhari means originating from the city of Bukhara. A spelling form of Bukhari, from Arabic Bukhārī, indicating association with the city of Bukhara. The name is widely known through the hadith scholar al-Bukhari.
Is Buhari a boy’s name?
Yes, Buhari is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Buhari?
Buhari is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Buhari in the Quran?
Buhari does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Buhari have?
Buhari has 3 syllables (Bu-ha-ri) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Buhari?
Buhari ranks #3,913 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Buhari?
Other spellings: Buchari, Bukhari.
What full names go well with Buhari?
Some ideas: Buhari Wardi Fatih; Buhari Alhamid Fauzul; Buhari Musyafa.
Famous people named Buhari?
Notable people named Buhari include Buhari Selian, Buhari, Buhari Bugis.
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