Baasit
Baasit is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “One who gives abundantly”.
| Meaning | One who gives abundantly |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | باسط |
| Pronunciation | BAA-sit |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Egypt |
Meaning and origin of Baasit
Baasit is linked to al-Bāsiṭ, 'the Extender', which is counted among God's beautiful names. It refers to the One who widens provision and mercy. Because of this, the usual form is ʿAbd al-Bāsiṭ, 'servant of the Extender', made famous by the Egyptian reciter ʿAbd al-Bāsiṭ ʿAbd al-Ṣamad. In South Asia Baasit is also used alone, though many scholars favour the ʿAbd form.
Is Baasit a Muslim name?
Baasit comes from al-Bāsiṭ, a name of Allah, and many families prefer to use it as Abdul Baasit. The root appears in 'Allah extends (yabsuṭu) provision for whom He wills and restricts it' (Quran 13:26).
How popular is Baasit?
It is used in Pakistan and India, while Abdelbasset is the Egyptian and North African form.
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Spellings and variants of Baasit
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Baasit mean?
Baasit means 'One who gives abundantly'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Baasit a Muslim name?
Baasit comes from al-Bāsiṭ, a name of Allah, and many families prefer to use it as Abdul Baasit. The root appears in 'Allah extends (yabsuṭu) provision for whom He wills and restricts it' (Quran 13:26).
How do you pronounce Baasit?
Baasit is pronounced BAA-sit.
Is Baasit a boy or girl name?
Baasit is usually a boy name.