Boy name
Basit name meaning
“one who spreads or expands”
Basit is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning one who spreads or expands. In Arabic naming, the spelling Basit commonly represents bāsiṭ, the word carrying that meaning. The related form Al-Bāsiṭ is also one of the divine names, sharing the same Arabic name element.
What does Basit mean?
One who spreads or expands
In Indonesian: yang membentangkan atau melapangkan
Origin and cultural usage of Basit
In Arabic naming, Basit commonly represents bāsiṭ, meaning one who spreads or expands. Al-Bāsiṭ is also one of the divine names.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Asma ul-Husna (99 Names of God) |
| Starts with | B · Ba |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Basit in Islam and the Quran
Basit does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (باسط) does, for example in QS Al-Kahf [18]: 18.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Basit
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /basit/ |
| Arabic script | باسط |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦧꦱꦶꦠ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮘᮞᮤᮒ᮪ |
Is Basit a boy’s name?
Yes, Basit is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Basit ranks #4,923 among boy names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Basit
- Basir♂Seeing, perceptive
- Basik♂♀Tall, soaring
- Basri♂Associated with the city of Basra
- Basyir♂Bearer of joyful news
- Bani♂Children, descendants
- Bari♂Creator
- Bakir♂Arriving at an early hour
- Barita♂News, a reported message
- Bagir♂One who delves into knowledge
- Bagio♂Good fortune or happiness
- Bahat♂♀Pure, unmixed
- Baim♂Father of many nations
Famous people named Basit
- Basit Sugiyanto · b. 1975
FAQ about the name Basit
What is the meaning of Basit?
Basit means one who spreads or expands. In Arabic naming, Basit commonly represents bāsiṭ, meaning one who spreads or expands. Al-Bāsiṭ is also one of the divine names.
Is Basit a boy’s name?
Yes, Basit is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Basit?
Basit is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Basit in the Quran?
Basit does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (باسط) does, for example in QS Al-Kahf [18]: 18.
How many syllables does Basit have?
Basit has 2 syllables (Ba-sit) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Basit?
Basit ranks #4,923 among boy names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Basit?
Notable people named Basit include Basit Sugiyanto.
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