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Bashar

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Pronounced bah-SHAR /bɑˈʃɑr/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic bashar/bashshar, 'a bringer of good news; one who brings glad tidings/joy' (from bishara, 'good news')Low

In 30 seconds: A bringer of good news; of joy: Bashar is Arabic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'bah-SHAR').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic bashar/bashshar, 'a bringer of good news; one who brings glad tidings/joy' (from bishara, 'good news')
U.S. rank (2024)#9998 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 370

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419732024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bashar comes from the Arabic bashar/bashshar, 'a bringer of good news; one who brings glad tidings/joy' (from bishara, 'good news'). A crisp, classic name (said 'bah-SHAR').

In the U.S. it appears in Arab and Muslim families. Rare, a-bringer-of-good-news at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Bashar means 'a bringer of good news; of glad tidings' in Arabic (from bishara) — a crisp, joyful name (said 'bah-SHAR').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Bashar — Arabic etymology

Variations

BashsharBesharaBashir

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bashar mean?

Bashar is Arabic for 'a bringer of good news; one who brings glad tidings/joy' (from bishara, 'good news').

How do you pronounce Bashar?

It's said bah-SHAR /bɑˈʃɑr/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Bashar a boy or girl name?

Bashar is a boy's name.

How popular is Bashar?

Bashar is a very rare name in the U.S.

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