Bashir
Meaning of Bashir
Bashir is a male name with Arabic origin. It is pronounced as bah-SHEER (/ba.ʃiːr/). This name has variations such as Basheer. In the United States of America, Bashir has been given to newborn boys consistently over the years, although its popularity has fluctuated. In recent years, it has been ranked between 3104 and 5765 in terms of occurrences per year. The name Bashir carries a sense of strength and positivity. Its Arabic roots lend an air of cultural significance and uniqueness to this name, making it an appealing choice for parents seeking a distinct and meaningful name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as bah-SHEER (/ba.ʃiːr/)
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Notable People Named Bashir
| Bashir Shihab II was a Maronite Lebanese emir who ruled the Emirate of Mount Lebanon in the early 19th century. |
| Bashir al-Najafi - Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Basheer Hussain Najafi is a prominent Pakistani Twelver Shia Marja' and one of the Four Grand Ayatollahs of Najaf, Iraq, born in Jalandhar, British India, and currently residing in Najaf, Iraq. |
| Bashir Nashir Al-Marwalah - Bashir Nashir Ali Al-Marwalah is a Yemeni detainee who was captured in Pakistan and transferred to Guantanamo Bay detention camps in Cuba. |
| Bashir Salihi Magashi is a retired Nigerian Army major general who served as the defence minister of Nigeria from 2019 to 2023 and held various other military and political positions. |
| Alhaji Bashir Adewale Adeniyi (MFR) is the Acting Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service and was honored with the national title of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) by Former President Muhammadu Buhari on October 11, 2022. |
