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Basit

♂ Boy

Pronounced BAH-sit /ˈbɑː.sɪt/Medium

Meaning: Basit is an Arabic name meaning 'the Extender' or 'the One who enlarges'. Al-Basit is one of the ninety-nine names of God in Islam, often used with the prefix Abd ('servant of'). We note this reverently.Low

In 30 seconds: A name of grace: Basit means 'the Extender' in Arabic — Al-Basit is a name of God in Islam (said 'BAH-sit'). Rooted and reverent.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningBasit is an Arabic name meaning 'the Extender' or 'the One who enlarges'. Al-Basit is one of the ninety-nine names of God in Islam, often used with the prefix Abd ('servant of'). We note this reverently.
U.S. rank (2024)#12525 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1997
Total births (all-time)≈ 53

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019972024

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

Basit is an Arabic name meaning 'the Extender' or 'the One who enlarges'. As Al-Basit it is one of the divine names in Islam, and is often paired with Abd ('servant of'). We treat the sacred association reverently. A rooted, meaningful pick (said 'BAH-sit').

As a given name it appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, heritage-rooted, and reverent.

Did you know? Basit means 'the Extender' or 'the One who enlarges' in Arabic — Al-Basit is one of the ninety-nine names of God in Islam, often used as Abd al-Basit ('servant of the Extender'), which we note reverently (said 'BAH-sit').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Basit — Arabic 'the Extender'; Al-Basit, a name of God; reverent note

Variations

BaasitAbdulbasit

Nicknames

Bas

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Basit mean?

Basit is an Arabic name meaning 'the Extender' or 'the One who enlarges'; Al-Basit is one of the names of God in Islam, which we note reverently.

How do you pronounce Basit?

It's said BAH-sit /ˈbɑː.sɪt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Basit a boy or girl name?

Basit is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Basit?

Basit is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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