Basirat
Basirat is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, Yoruba form origin, meaning “Insight, vision”.
| Meaning | Insight, vision |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Yoruba form |
| Written as | بصيرة |
| Pronunciation | bah-SEE-rat |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Nigeria, Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Basirat
Basirat is the Nigerian form of Baṣīra, especially popular among Yoruba Muslims. Yoruba usage tends to keep the final -t of Arabic feminine names, as in Rukayat and Kafayat, and Basirat follows that pattern. Urdu and Persian speakers use the same spelling too. From the root b-ṣ-r, to see, it means insight, the ability to perceive what is true, and it is well known in Lagos, Ibadan and the south-west.
Is Basirat a Muslim name?
Basirat carries the Islamic idea of insight and is the form of Basira favoured by Yoruba and South Asian Muslims.
How popular is Basirat?
Extremely common among Yoruba Muslims in Nigeria, and also used in Pakistan and India.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Basirat mean?
Basirat means 'Insight, vision'. It is of Arabic, Yoruba form origin.
Is Basirat a Muslim name?
Basirat carries the Islamic idea of insight and is the form of Basira favoured by Yoruba and South Asian Muslims.
How do you pronounce Basirat?
Basirat is pronounced bah-SEE-rat.
Is Basirat a boy or girl name?
Basirat is usually a girl name.