Bakir
Bakir is a Muslim boy name of Bosnian form of Arabic Bāqir origin, meaning “One who delves deep into knowledge”.
| Meaning | One who delves deep into knowledge |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Bosnian form of Arabic Bāqir |
| Written as | باقر |
| Pronunciation | BAH-keer |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Balkans, Turkey |
Meaning and origin of Bakir
Bakir is the Bosnian and Turkish form of the Arabic Bāqir, a title for one who 'splits open' knowledge to reach its depths. Imam Muhammad al-Bāqir, great-grandson of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, bore this title. In Bosnia the name is familiar through the politician Bakir Izetbegović. Some link it to the Arabic bākir, 'early', but it is generally seen as a form of Bāqir.
Is Bakir a Muslim name?
Bakir is the Bosnian form of the Arabic Bāqir and is a Muslim name in its own right.
How popular is Bakir?
It is common among Bosniaks in Bosnia, the Sandžak region of Serbia and Montenegro, and is also found in Turkey.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bakir mean?
Bakir means 'One who delves deep into knowledge'. It is of Bosnian form of Arabic Bāqir origin.
Is Bakir a Muslim name?
Bakir is the Bosnian form of the Arabic Bāqir and is a Muslim name in its own right.
How do you pronounce Bakir?
Bakir is pronounced BAH-keer.
Is Bakir a boy or girl name?
Bakir is usually a boy name.