Bashiir
Bashiir is a Muslim boy name of Somali form of Arabic Bashir origin, meaning “Bearer of good news”.
| Meaning | Bearer of good news |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Somali form of Arabic Bashir |
| Written as | بشير |
| Pronunciation | bah-SHEER |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Somalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia |
Meaning and origin of Bashiir
Bashiir is the Somali way of writing Bashir. Somali spelling marks a long vowel by doubling the letter, so the long ī of Bashīr becomes ii. The name comes from the Arabic root b-sh-r and means a person who brings glad tidings, a quality the Quran associates with the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Somali families in Somalia, Djibouti and communities around the world give it to their sons.
Is Bashiir a Muslim name?
Bashiir is the Somali spelling of Bashir, a Muslim name meaning one who brings good news.
How popular is Bashiir?
Used in Somalia and Djibouti, in Ethiopia's Somali region and throughout the Somali diaspora.
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Spellings and variants of Bashiir
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bashiir mean?
Bashiir means 'Bearer of good news'. It is of Somali form of Arabic Bashir origin.
Is Bashiir a Muslim name?
Bashiir is the Somali spelling of Bashir, a Muslim name meaning one who brings good news.
How do you pronounce Bashiir?
Bashiir is pronounced bah-SHEER.
Is Bashiir a boy or girl name?
Bashiir is usually a boy name.