Basir
Meaning of Basir
Basir is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, formed as the active participle of the triliteral root B-S-R, which connotes vision and insight, and is conventionally translated as “all-seeing” or “he who perceives clearly.” In Islamic tradition, al-Basīr constitutes one of the ninety-nine Names of God, affirming divine omniscience and perceptual acuity; as such, its usage within Muslim communities carries a theophoric significance that resonates with notions of spiritual awareness. Within the Anglo-American naming milieu, Basir has exhibited a pattern of modest yet sustained presence in the United States, with annual occurrences ranging from five to eleven newborns and popularity rankings oscillating between 748th and 936th from 1989 through 2024, indicating a specialized appeal among parents seeking a name that bridges cultural heritage and intellectual gravitas. Pronounced /bɑˈsiːr/ in Arabic, the name preserves its characteristic stress pattern when integrated into English discourse, thereby underscoring its phonological integrity and semantic depth.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as bah-SEER (/bɑˈsir/)
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Notable People Named Basir
| Basir Ahang - |
