Besra

Besra is a short form of the Albanian girl's name Besmira, which is the female variant of the name Besmir. The name is derived from the Albanian word besim, meaning "trust, confession, faith," and from mirë, which stands for "good." Thus, Besra can be interpreted as "good faith" or, more freely, as "the believer" or "the trustworthy one."

What does the name Besra mean?

Besra is the short form of Besmira, the female form of the Albanian name Besmir. Its origin traces back to the Albanian terms besim, meaning "trust, confession, faith," and mirë, which means "good." The name is thus translated as "good faith" or, more freely, as "the believer" or "the trustworthy one." Besides Albania, the name is also found in Turkey.

Where does the name Besra come from?

The name Besra has Albanian roots and carries meanings such as "good faith" or "the trustworthy one." The components consist of the Albanian besim for trust, confession, faith, and mirë for good. Besra is prevalent in the Albanian, Kosovar, and Turkish languages.

How do you pronounce Besra?

The pronunciation of Besra is soft and flowing, consisting of two syllables. The name is pronounced as "Bes-ra" [ˈbɛsʁa]. The transition from the firm initial syllable to the open ending is gentle. This harmonious structure and soft ending give the name a pleasant balance, making Besra appear friendly and approachable, with a stable, gentle sound.

Popularity

In Germany, Besra is among the less common first names. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2013, reaching 3,816th place. Over the last ten years, Besra has been given as a first name about 10 times, placing it at 7,402nd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 7,669th. Global popularity and frequency of Besra are also of interest.

Nicknames & pet names

Beso / Bessi