Muslim boy name
Bashir: name meaning
بشير
“Bringer of good news”
BoyGender
ArabicOrigin
YesIn the Qur'an
The Qur'an calls the Prophet ﷺ a bringer of good news (bashir).
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Bashir mean?
Bashir (بشير) means "Bringer of good news". It is a Arabic name for a boy.
Is Bashir a Muslim name?
Yes. Bashir is used by Muslims around the world. The Qur'an calls the Prophet ﷺ a bringer of good news (bashir).
Is Bashir mentioned in the Qur'an?
Yes. The Qur'an calls the Prophet ﷺ a bringer of good news (bashir).