Boy name
Basir name meaning
“seeing, perceptive”
Basir is a masculine name from Arabic baṣīr, meaning seeing or perceptive. Its source word conveys both the ability to see and sharpness of understanding. The related form al-Baṣīr is one of the divine names in the Asmaul Husna, providing a further linguistic connection for the name.
What does Basir mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Basir
From Arabic baṣīr, meaning seeing or perceptive. Al-Baṣīr is one of the divine names.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Basir in Islam and the Quran
Basir does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (بصير) does, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 96 and QS Asy-Syura [42]: 27.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Basir
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Basir, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Basir: seeing, perceptive
- Sami: exalted, elevated in rank
- Jais: permissible, allowed
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Meaning of each word
- Basir: seeing, perceptive
- Hisyam: generosity
- Wahidi: associated with the one
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Basir Hafiz
Meaning of each word
- Basir: seeing, perceptive
- Hafiz: guardian; one who memorizes the Quran
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Meaning of each word
- Azizi: my dear one
- Basir: seeing, perceptive
- Nurhakim: light and wisdom
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Basir Hadian
Meaning of each word
- Basir: seeing, perceptive
- Hadian: guide; one who leads
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Basir Nor Miftahudin
Meaning of each word
- Basir: seeing, perceptive
- Nor: light, radiance
- Miftahudin: key of the faith
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How to pronounce Basir
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /basir/ |
| Arabic script | بصير |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦧꦱꦶꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮘᮞᮤᮁ |
Is Basir a boy’s name?
Yes, Basir is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 81% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Basir ranks #704 among boy names in our data sample (28 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Basir
- Basyir♂Bearer of joyful news
- Bakir♂Arriving at an early hour
- Basik♂♀Tall, soaring
- Bagir♂One who delves into knowledge
- Basar♂Sight or the ability to see
- Basit♂One who spreads or expands
- Basri♂Associated with the city of Basra
- Bakar♂A young camel
- Bahar♂♀The wide sea
- Badar♂♀The moon at its full phase
- Bani♂Children, descendants
- Bari♂Creator
Names with related meanings
- Budi♂Intellect, intelligence, moral character
- Arif♂Knowledgeable, wise
- Arief♂Knowledgeable, wise
- Hakim♂Wise, possessing wisdom
- Lukman♂Name of a wise figure in the Quran
- Budiman♂Wise and of good character
- Rasyid♂♀Discerning, rightly guided
- Rusdi♂Associated with sound guidance and judgment
- Arsyad♂Better guided, wiser
- Huda♂Guidance toward the right path
- Roni♂Ruler's counselor
- Wicaksono♂Wise, discerning
Famous people named Basir
- Basir Surya · b. 1914
- Basir · b. 1972
- Basir · b. 1966
- Basir · b. 1971
- Basir Barthos · b. 1940
- Basir D.A
- Basir Ishak · b. 1957
- Basir Lessy · b. 1983
- Hi. Basir Abas
- M. Basir · b. 1965
FAQ about the name Basir
What is the meaning of Basir?
Basir means seeing, perceptive. From Arabic baṣīr, meaning seeing or perceptive. Al-Baṣīr is one of the divine names.
Is Basir a boy’s name?
Yes, Basir is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 81% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Basir?
Basir is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Basir in the Quran?
Basir does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (بصير) does, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 96 and QS Asy-Syura [42]: 27.
How many syllables does Basir have?
Basir has 2 syllables (Ba-sir) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Basir?
Basir ranks #704 among boy names in our data sample (28 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Basir?
Some ideas: Basir Sami Jais; Basir Hisyam Wahidi; Basir Hafiz.
Famous people named Basir?
Notable people named Basir include Basir Surya, Basir, Basir.
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