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Bashir

♂ Boy

Pronounced bah-SHEER /bɑˈʃir/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic bashir, 'a bringer of good news, a herald of glad tidings; joyful'High

In 30 seconds: A herald of good news: Bashir is Arabic for 'a bringer of glad tidings'. Joyful, warm, and strong.

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic bashir, 'a bringer of good news, a herald of glad tidings; joyful'

U.S. rank (2025)#4264 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births24 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,034

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Bashir comes from Arabic bashir, 'a bringer of good news, a herald of glad tidings; joyful' (one of the titles of the Prophet Muhammad). A joyful, warm, strong name across the Arab and Muslim world.

In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare, a-bringer-of-good-news at the root, and joyful.

Did you know? Bashir means 'a bringer of good news, a herald of glad tidings' in Arabic (a title of the Prophet Muhammad) — a joyful, warm name across the Muslim world.

Overall data confidence 82%

Behind the Name — Bashir — etymology

Variations

BasheerBashar

Nicknames

Bash

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bashir mean?

Bashir is Arabic for 'a bringer of good news, a herald of glad tidings'.

How do you pronounce Bashir?

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

Is Bashir a boy or girl name?

Bashir is a boy's name.

How popular is Bashir?

Bashir is a rare name in the U.S.