Girl name
Besra name: origin, pronunciation & similar names
Besra is a two-syllable given name used for girls. Similar names include Berra, meaning “virtuous” or “devoted to doing good,” and Büşra, meaning “glad tidings” or “welcome good news.” These provide comparisons for Besra, with meanings relating to virtue and to news that brings joy.
The name Besra at a glance
Syllables
Bes · ra
2 syllables · 5 letters · /besɾa/
Use
Girl
1 in our sample of notable people (Wikidata).
Similar names with known meanings
The ending “-ra” is a shared final sound rather than a meaningful suffix in Zehra, Azra and Esra. Their meanings come from the whole name, not the final two letters. More girl names ending in -ra →
Besra: language and spelling facts
How to pronounce Besra
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /besɾa/ |
Is Besra a girl’s name?
Yes, Besra is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Besra does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Besra
Famous people named Besra
- Besra Duman · b. 2001
FAQ about the name Besra
Is Besra a girl’s name?
Yes, Besra is used mostly as a girl’s name.
How many syllables does Besra have?
Besra has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Besra?
Besra does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Besra?
Notable people named Besra include Besra Duman.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
Entry ID: nm03267 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake