Gender: Unisex
Pronunciation: B AA S R AA
Popularity Rank: #83,450
Basra may be derived from Bas, a name whose meaning is Royal, Kingly, King, Basil (the Herb), Diminutive of Basil.
The name Basra is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Basra is commonly found in Iraq, Saudi Arabia, United States of America, and 36 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: B AA S R AA
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
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At NamesLook, the name Basra is recorded 303 times globally, ranking it as the 83,450th most common name worldwide.
Basra is most prevalent in Iraq, with 55 occurrences, making it the 16,900th most popular name in the country.
In Iraq, the name Basra is found among 1 in every 22372 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | #16,900 | 1 : 22,372 |
| Saudi Arabia | #35,242 | 1 : 56,710 |
| United States of America | #51,476 | 1 : 82,232 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Basra from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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