Basir

The first name Basir is male and originates from the Arabic word bašīr (بَشِير), which means 'the announcer' or 'the harbinger'. In the Islamic faith, al-Baṣīr (البَصِير) is one of the '99 names of God' (Allah).

What does the name Basir mean?

The male name Basir has its roots in the Arabic term bašīr (بَشِير) and describes the meaning 'the announcer' or 'the harbinger'. In Islamic tradition, al-Baṣīr (البَصِير) is one of the '99 names of God' (Allah). The name Basir is mainly found in Arabic-speaking and Muslim communities and is also used as a surname.

Where does the name Basir come from?

The name Basir is a male first name of Arabic origin that carries the meaning 'the announcer' or 'the harbinger'. The Arabic term bašīr (بَشِير) is composed of the words for announcer and harbinger. The relevant languages are Arabic and Islamic.

How do you pronounce Basir?

The pronunciation of the name Basir is melodic and consists of two syllables. It is pronounced as 'Ba-sir' [baˈziːr] or [ˈbaːziːɐ̯], with the open 'a' at the beginning giving it a warm note. The long 'i' in the second syllable adds brightness, while the 'r' at the end resonates softly. Basir sounds harmonious and calm - balanced, soft, and sonorous.

Popularity

In Germany, Basir is a rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most popular male baby names. Its best placement was in 2015 when it reached 3,972nd place. In the last ten years, Basir has been chosen as a first name approximately 20 times, placing it 6,103rd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 7,284th.

Famous people

• Basir Kamrani (footballer from Afghanistan)
• Basir Savage (English football player)
• Basir Seerat (Afghan film director)
• Farhat Basir Khan (Indian photographer)