Basri means “relating to sight”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Basri is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Basri mean?
Literal meaning
Basri is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “relating to sight”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Basri in Turkish
What does Basri mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Basri. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “relating to sight” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Basri come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Basri a Turkish name?
Yes. Basri is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Basri across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | BasriLatin | Boy | same as above: “relating to sight” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Basri
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basri | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Basri
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Basri rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SevgisunGirl“show love and friendship”same language (turkish)
- AkkaynakBoy“clear spring”same language (turkish)
- ErtünBoy“evening, early night”same language (turkish)
- GünçiçekGirl“flower of the day”same language (turkish)
- İlgülGirl“rose of the land”same language (turkish)
- SezginayUnisex“perceptive moon”same language (turkish)
- ErtanBoy“early dawn”same language (turkish)
- KocataşBoy“great stone”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Basri
What does the name Basri mean?
Basri means “relating to sight”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Basri a girl's or a boy's name?
Basri is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Basri come from?
Basri is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Basri?
Basri is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Basri have?
Basri has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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