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Basheer
Pronounced bah-SHEER /bɑˈʃɪr/Medium
Meaning: From the Arabic Bashir, 'bringer of good news; herald of glad tidings,' from the root b-sh-r. It is one of the descriptions applied to the Prophet Muhammad in Islamic tradition, and is a well-loved name across the Muslim world.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Basheer spells the Arabic Bashir, 'bringer of good news; herald of glad tidings,' from the root b-sh-r. In Islamic tradition it is among the descriptions given to the Prophet Muhammad, and it has long been a well-loved name across the Arabic-speaking and wider Muslim world. We note that religious resonance with respect. Rare in the U.S. (said 'bah-SHEER').
It appears rarely in the U.S. Rare, hopeful, and warm.
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What does the name Basheer mean?
Basheer is Arabic for 'bringer of good news; herald of glad tidings.'
How do you pronounce Basheer?
It's said bah-SHEER /bɑˈʃɪr/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Basheer a boy or girl name?
Basheer is a boy's name.
How popular is Basheer?
Basheer is a rare name in the U.S.