Bassel
Meaning of Bassel
Bassel is a male name of Arabic origin. It is pronounced as bah-SEL (/bæsɛl/) in Arabic. The name has variations such as Basel. In the United States, Bassel has been given to newborn boys since at least the 1980s. While its popularity has fluctuated over the years, it has consistently remained a unique and uncommon choice for parents. The name Bassel carries no specific associations or meanings beyond its Arabic roots, making it a versatile and distinctive option for parents looking for a name with an international flair.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as bah-SEL (/bæsɛl/)
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Notable People Named Bassel
| Bassel Khartabil, also known as Bassel Safadi, was a Palestinian Syrian open-source software developer who was detained without trial by the Syrian government in 2012 and was secretly executed in 2015. |
| Bassel Zakaria Jradi is a professional footballer known for his role as an attacking midfielder for Bangkok United and the Lebanon national team. |
| Bassel Fleihan was a Lebanese legislator and minister of economy and trade who tragically passed away from injuries sustained in a bomb explosion in 2005. |
| Bassel Shehadeh was a Syrian Christian filmmaker, IT engineer, and civil activist known for organizing peaceful protests during the Syrian uprising and documenting government assaults before his tragic death in Homs. |
| Bassel al-Araj was a Palestinian activist, writer, and author known for his writings about revolution and Arab nationalism, and he was tragically killed in 2017. |
