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Buhari name meaning
“from Bukhara, Bukharan”
Buhari means “from Bukhara” or “Bukharan.” Its Arabic form, Bukhārī, adds a suffix expressing affiliation to the place name Bukhara. Used as a masculine given name in Türkiye, it has a concrete historical association with Muhammad al-Bukhari, the compiler of hadith whose designation refers to that city.
What does Buhari mean?
From Bukhara, Bukharan
In Turkish: Buhara şehrinden olan, Buharalı
Buhari originated as a geographical designation indicating association with a city. The hadith scholar Muhammad al-Bukhari and his collection al-Jami al-Sahih provide its principal historical and Islamic associations. In Turkish it often identifies that scholar, so its use as an independent given name should be distinguished from its original function as a nisba.
Origin of the name Buhari
Bukhārī is a relational form built with the Arabic nisba suffix, meaning “of Bukhara.” Its base is a place name and is unrelated to Turkish buhar, “steam.”
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Buhari
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /buhaɾi/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | بخارى |
| Arabic | بخاري |
Is Buhari a boy’s name?
Yes, Buhari is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Buhari does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Buhari
What is the meaning of Buhari?
Buhari means “from Bukhara, Bukharan”. Bukhārī is a relational form built with the Arabic nisba suffix, meaning “of Bukhara.” Its base is a place name and is unrelated to Turkish buhar, “steam.”
Is Buhari a boy’s name?
Yes, Buhari is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Buhari in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Buhari nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Buhari?
Buhari is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Buhari have?
Buhari has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Buhari?
Buhari does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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.
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