Baasit
Baasit is a Muslim boy name meaning “One who extends, gives in abundance”.
| Meaning | One who extends, gives in abundance |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | باسط |
| Pronunciation | BAA-sit |
| Arabic root | ب س ط (b-s-ṭ) — to extend, to spread out |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Baasit
Al-Bāsiṭ, 'the Extender', is one of the ninety-nine names of God, referring to the One who expands provision and mercy. For that reason the usual form is ʿAbd al-Bāsiṭ, 'servant of the Extender', made famous by the Egyptian Quran reciter ʿAbd al-Bāsiṭ ʿAbd al-Ṣamad. Baasit alone is used in South Asia but many scholars prefer the ʿAbd form.
Is Baasit a Muslim name?
Yes. Baasit comes from al-Bāsiṭ, one of the names of Allah; many families use it as Abdul Baasit.
Is Baasit in the Quran?
The root appears in 'Allah extends (yabsuṭu) provision for whom He wills and restricts it' (Quran 13:26).
Where is the name Baasit used?
Used in Pakistan and India; Abdelbasset is the Egyptian and Maghrebi form.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Baasit mean?
Baasit means 'One who extends, gives in abundance'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Baasit a Muslim name?
Yes. Baasit comes from al-Bāsiṭ, one of the names of Allah; many families use it as Abdul Baasit.
How do you write Baasit in Arabic?
Baasit is written باسط in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Baasit?
Baasit is pronounced BAA-sit.
Is Baasit mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears in 'Allah extends (yabsuṭu) provision for whom He wills and restricts it' (Quran 13:26).