The nameBouchra
Bouchra is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning "good news". In France it was mostly given in the 1970s and 1980s.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Bouchra comes from the Arabic bushra, "good tidings".
Origin
Arabic, especially Moroccan.
History
Bouchra appeared in France in the late 1960s and peaked around 1980.
Popularity of the name Bouchra
Bouchra in France
Bouchra was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 850 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Bouchra. Its rise began around 1971, and it peaked in 1980. Half of all babies named Bouchra in France were born before 1989, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 24 births a year on average, against 36 in the five years before.
Bouchra in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bouchra mean?
Bouchra comes from the Arabic bushra, "good tidings".
What is the origin of the name Bouchra?
Arabic, especially Moroccan.
Is Bouchra a girl's or a boy's name?
Bouchra is a girl's name.