باسط

Basit

boyArabic

Basit is a Muslim boy name meaning “One who expands and gives abundantly”.

Meaning	One who expands and gives abundantly
Gender	Boy
Origin	Arabic
Arabic spelling	باسط
Pronunciation	BAH-sit
Arabic root	ب س ط (b-s-ṭ) — to spread out, to extend
Muslim name?	Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Basit

Al-Bāsiṭ, 'the One who expands', is one of the names of God: He extends provision and mercy to whom He wills. For this reason the full name is traditionally ʿAbd al-Bāsiṭ, 'servant of the Expander', as with the famous Egyptian reciter ʿAbd al-Bāsiṭ ʿAbd al-Ṣamad. In Pakistan and India Basit is also used on its own as a short form.

Is Basit a Muslim name?

Yes. Basit is a Muslim name linked to al-Basit, a name of God. Many scholars prefer the full form Abdul Basit, since the name alone with 'al-' belongs to God.

Is Basit in the Quran?

The root appears in 'God withholds and extends [provision], and to Him you will be returned' (Quran 2:245).

Where is the name Basit used?

Basit alone is common in Pakistan and India; Abdul Basit is used across the Muslim world.

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Spellings and variants of Basit

Abdul Basit Baasit Abdelbasset

More boy names like Basit

Aaban — Clear, eloquent; one who makes things plain Aabideen — Worshippers, the devout Aabis — Stern, serious of face Aadil — Just, fair Aafaq — Horizons Aahil — Usually explained as prince or leader Aalim — Learned, knowledgeable; scholar Aamil — Worker, one who acts; governor Aamir — Prosperous, flourishing, full of life Aanis — Friendly, sociable; good company Aaqib — Successor, one who comes last Aarif — Knowing, one who has deep knowledge Aariz — Rain cloud; one who presents himself Aashir — Companion; one who lives with others Aasif — Name of Solomon's minister Aasim — Protector, guardian Aatif — Kind, affectionate, compassionate Aayan — Usually explained as gift of God

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Basit mean?

Basit means 'One who expands and gives abundantly'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Basit a Muslim name?

Yes. Basit is a Muslim name linked to al-Basit, a name of God. Many scholars prefer the full form Abdul Basit, since the name alone with 'al-' belongs to God.

How do you write Basit in Arabic?

Basit is written باسط in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Basit?

Basit is pronounced BAH-sit.

Is Basit mentioned in the Quran?

The root appears in 'God withholds and extends [provision], and to Him you will be returned' (Quran 2:245).

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Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.