Bashir: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: b-ahsh-eer
Origin: Pakistan
gender-male

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Asia
Meaning: Of Arabic origin, meaning "bringer of good news."

Bashir is a popular Arabic masculine name derived from the Arabic word "bashshara," meaning 'to bring good news.' This name has a rich cultural heritage, associated with the Prophet Muhammad in Islamic tradition and Evangelists in Christian contexts. It has been used in various forms, including Basheer and Bachir, and has gained significant presence in fiction, such as in the Star Trek universe and J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series. The name Bashir is also used as a surname, predominantly found in Africa and South Asia.

Bashir Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Bashir is currently #8451 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Bashir is currently #8451 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Bashir is currently #4155 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Bashir is currently #1829 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Bashir is currently #4236 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Bashir is currently #1863 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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