Bashir
Bashir: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /bəˈʃiɹ/ · /bəˈʃiə/
Meaning and origin of Bashir
- A male given name from Arabic.
Etymology
Borrowed from Arabic بَشِير (bašīr, “bringer of good news”).
How popular is Bashir?
Since 1880, 1,035 boys in the U.S. have been named Bashir. Its highest rank for boys was #2588 in 1979. In 2025, 24 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Bashir
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Sibling name ideas for Bashir
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Bashir FAQ
What does the name Bashir mean?
A male given name from Arabic. Borrowed from Arabic بَشِير (bašīr, “bringer of good news”).
What is the origin of the name Bashir?
Bashir is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Bashir?
Since 1880, 1,035 boys in the U.S. have been named Bashir. Its highest rank for boys was #2588 in 1979. In 2025, 24 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Bashir a boy or girl name?
Bashir is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 1,035 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.