Bashir
Meaningbringer of good news · Arabic
Bashir is an Arabic boy name meaning “bringer of good news”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. 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 funBashir doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
- GenerationBashir peaked in 1979, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Bashir you'd meet today is about 46 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Bashirs too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Bashir would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 70,922 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryBashir first shows up in US birth records in 1976, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 49 years since.
US births per million boys, 1976–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Bashir
Bashir is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “bringer of good news”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1970s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Bashir
What does the name Bashir mean?
Bashir means “bringer of good news” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Shubhankar (“bringer of good fortune”) and Telesforo (“bringer of fulfillment”).
What is the origin of the name Bashir?
Bashir is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Bashir a boy or girl name?
Bashir is a boy name. In 2025, 24 US boys were named Bashir.
How popular is the name Bashir?
Bashir ranked #4,249 for US boys in 2025, given to 24 babies. Its best year was 1979, when it reached #2,568. Over the last five years it has slipped 1,047 places.
What names are similar to Bashir?
If you like Bashir, you might also like Shubhankar and Telesforo.
What should I know before naming my baby Bashir?
Bashir is an Arabic boy name meaning “bringer of good news”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. 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.