Abshir
Meaninggood omen · Somali
Abshir is an African boy name meaning “good omen”, with Somali roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- Word funAbshir doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
- GenerationAbshir peaked in 2017, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Abshir you'd meet today is about 8 years old.
- HistoryAbshir first shows up in US birth records in 2005, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million boys, 2005–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Abshir
Abshir is a boy name of African origin meaning “good omen”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:African names
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- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
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- Unisex name: Zaire · river
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- Unisex name: Amani · peace
Questions about the name Abshir
What does the name Abshir mean?
Abshir means “good omen” and comes from Somali. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Tobias (“God is good”), Boone (“good”), Hassan (“handsome, good”) and Evander (“good man”).
What is the origin of the name Abshir?
Abshir is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Somali. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).
Is Abshir a boy or girl name?
Abshir is a boy name.
How popular is the name Abshir?
Abshir is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2023. It peaked at #8,840 in 2017, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Abshir?
If you like Abshir, you might also like Tobias, Boone, Hassan and Evander.
What should I know before naming my baby Abshir?
Abshir is an African boy name meaning “good omen”, with Somali roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.