Bashir
Bashir is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Bringer of good news, herald, bearer of glad tidings.
Origin and history
Bashir is an Arabic masculine given name meaning 'bringer of good news' or 'herald'. In the United States, it is a relatively rare name that has seen steady, modest usage in recent decades. It carries a positive, traditional meaning across Islamic and Arabic-speaking cultures.
Popularity in the United States
1,035 babies in the United States have been named Bashir since 1880. It ranks #3649 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1764.
States where it is most popular
- PA (42 %)
- NJ (33.1 %)
- NY (15.4 %)
- MN (6.5 %)
- OH (3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 59 |
| 1980-1990 | 138 |
| 1990-2000 | 191 |
| 2000-2010 | 211 |
| 2010-2019 | 273 |
| 2020-2029 | 163 |
Famous people named Bashir
- Bashir Gemayel: politician, military leader
Fun facts
- In Islamic tradition, the word 'Bashir' is used in the Quran to describe prophets bringing hopeful news to humanity.
- It is commonly transliterated into Latin script as Bashir, Basheer, or Bachir depending on regional language influences.