Bakir
Bakir is a Muslim boy name meaning “One who probes deeply into knowledge”.
| Meaning | One who probes deeply into knowledge |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Bosnian form of Arabic Bāqir |
| Arabic spelling | باقر |
| Pronunciation | BAH-keer |
| Arabic root | ب ق ر (b-q-r) — to split open, to probe deeply |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Bakir
Bakir is the Bosnian and Turkish rendering of the Arabic Bāqir, a title meaning one who 'splits open' knowledge, famously borne by Imam Muhammad al-Bāqir, great-grandson of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. In Bosnia the name is well known through the politician Bakir Izetbegović. Some explain it instead from Arabic bākir, early, but the Bosnian name is generally regarded as a form of Bāqir.
Is Bakir a Muslim name?
Yes. Bakir is a Muslim name, the Bosnian form of the Arabic Bāqir.
Where is the name Bakir used?
Common among Bosniaks in Bosnia, Serbia's Sandžak and Montenegro, and also found in Turkey.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bakir mean?
Bakir means 'One who probes deeply into knowledge'. It comes from Bosnian form of Arabic Bāqir.
Is Bakir a Muslim name?
Yes. Bakir is a Muslim name, the Bosnian form of the Arabic Bāqir.
How do you write Bakir in Arabic?
Bakir is written باقر in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Bakir?
Bakir is pronounced BAH-keer.