The nameBachir

Bachir is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "bearer of good news". It has been given in France for several decades.

Meaning

Bachir comes from the Arabic bashir, "bearer of good news".

Origin

Arabic. It is also spelled Bashir.

History

The name has been given in France for several decades, with a peak in the 1960s.

Popularity of the name Bachir

Bachir in France

1355thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1972peak year (60 births)
2,480babies named Bachir in France since 1900
03060 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Bachir was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 495 births over the decade, 20% of all recorded babies named Bachir. Its rise began around 1946, and it peaked in 1972. Half of all babies named Bachir in France were born before 1980, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 31 births a year.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Bachir mean?

Bachir comes from the Arabic bashir, "bearer of good news".

What is the origin of the name Bachir?

Arabic. It is also spelled Bashir.

Is Bachir a girl's or a boy's name?

Bachir is a boy's name.