Arabic

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Etymology

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From the root ب ش ر (b-š-r), meaning “flesh”, “complexion or color of one's face”, especially as an expression of one's mood, hence “face-brightening or cheerful news”.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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بُشْرَى (bušrāf (dual بُشْرَيَانِ (bušrayāni), plural بُشْرَيَات (bušrayāt) or بُشَر (bušar))

  1. good news

Declension

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Proper noun

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بُشْرَى (bušrāf

  1. a female given name

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References

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