The nameBéchir
Béchir is a boy's name of Arabic origin. It remains rare in France.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Béchir comes from the Arabic bashir, "bearer of good news".
Origin
Arabic, common in North Africa.
History
In France the name reached a modest peak in the early 1980s.
Popularity of the name Béchir
Béchir in France
5606thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1982peak year (35 births)
735babies named Béchir in France since 1900
Béchir was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 210 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Béchir. Its rise began around 1957, and it peaked in 1982. Half of all babies named Béchir in France were born before 1986, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Béchir in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Béchir mean?
Béchir comes from the Arabic bashir, "bearer of good news".
What is the origin of the name Béchir?
Arabic, common in North Africa.
Is Béchir a girl's or a boy's name?
Béchir is a boy's name.