Basheer

Basheer Meaning & Origin

About Basheer
The surname Basheer is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "bashir," meaning "bringer of good news" or "bearer of glad tidings." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it is derived from the name of an ancestor or a respected figure who was known for their ability to bring positive news or happiness to others. The surname Basheer is commonly found among Muslim communities and individuals of Arabic or South Asian descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Basheer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Basheer: 260
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 74,375
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Basheer based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Basheer is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PXR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 SH IY0 ER0
🌐 IPA
/basheer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PXR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Basheer in Braille

Here's how to represent Basheer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Basheer in braille

How to sign the name Basheer using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Basheer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Basheer in sign language

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