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Besnik

♂ Boy

Pronounced BES-nik /ˈbɛs.nɪk/Medium

Meaning: From the Albanian Besnik, 'faithful; loyal; trustworthy' (from besa, the Albanian code of honor and given word). A virtue name rooted in loyalty.Medium

In 30 seconds: An Albanian virtue name: Besnik means 'faithful; loyal' (said 'BES-nik'). Strong and honorable.
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Origin MediumAlbanian
MeaningFrom the Albanian Besnik, 'faithful; loyal; trustworthy' (from besa, the Albanian code of honor and given word). A virtue name rooted in loyalty.
U.S. rank (2024)#11083 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 102

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199719842024

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

Besnik comes from the Albanian for 'faithful; loyal,' tied to besa, the deeply held code of honor. It reads strong and honorable, a virtue name - rare in the U.S., familiar in Albania (said 'BES-nik').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Albanian families. Rare, honorable, and strong.

Did you know? Besnik is Albanian for 'faithful; loyal; trustworthy,' from besa - the Albanian code of honor and the given word - a name rooted in loyalty (said 'BES-nik').
Overall data confidence 55%
References - Besnik — Albanian 'faithful; loyal'; from besa

Variations

BesnickBeznikBesniku

Nicknames

BesNiki

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Besnik mean?

Besnik is Albanian for 'faithful; loyal; trustworthy,' from besa, the code of honor.

How do you pronounce Besnik?

It's said BES-nik /ˈbɛs.nɪk/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Besnik a boy or girl name?

Besnik is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Besnik?

Besnik is a rare name in the U.S.

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