Basir
Basir is a Muslim boy name meaning “Seeing, perceptive, insightful”.
| Meaning | Seeing, perceptive, insightful |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | بصير |
| Pronunciation | bah-SEER |
| Arabic root | ب ص ر (b-ṣ-r) — to see, to perceive |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Basir
Baṣīr means one who sees and has insight. Al-Baṣīr, the All-Seeing, is one of the names of Allah, so many families prefer the form ʿAbd al-Baṣīr for a boy, though Basir alone is used in the human sense of a perceptive person. In Afghanistan and Pakistan it is a familiar name in its own right.
Is Basir a Muslim name?
Yes. Basir is an Arabic Muslim name meaning perceptive. Because al-Basir is a divine name, some families choose Abdul Basir, but Basir in its ordinary meaning is widely used.
Is Basir in the Quran?
Al-Basir appears many times as a divine name, for example at the end of the verse of the Night Journey: 'Indeed, He is the All-Hearing, the All-Seeing' (Quran 17:1).
Where is the name Basir used?
Common in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and used throughout the Arab world.
Gifts with the name Basir
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Basir mean?
Basir means 'Seeing, perceptive, insightful'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Basir a Muslim name?
Yes. Basir is an Arabic Muslim name meaning perceptive. Because al-Basir is a divine name, some families choose Abdul Basir, but Basir in its ordinary meaning is widely used.
How do you write Basir in Arabic?
Basir is written بصير in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Basir?
Basir is pronounced bah-SEER.
Is Basir mentioned in the Quran?
Al-Basir appears many times as a divine name, for example at the end of the verse of the Night Journey: 'Indeed, He is the All-Hearing, the All-Seeing' (Quran 17:1).