Find out how popular the first name Basit has been for the last 20 years (from 1997 to 2016) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Basit by gender

Based on the last 20 years of data, Basit is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2016, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Basit.

The history of the first name Basit

The name Basit is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "basit" which means "simple" or "uncomplicated". It is believed to have been in use since the early days of Islam, around the 7th century CE, when the Arabic language and culture spread across the Middle East and North Africa.

In the Quran, the holy book of Islam, the word "basit" is mentioned in reference to the expansive nature of God's mercy and knowledge. This association with simplicity and humility may have contributed to the popularity of the name among Arabic-speaking communities.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Basit was Basit ibn Suhaym, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad who lived in the 7th century CE. He was known for his participation in various battles and his dedication to the faith.

In the 9th century CE, Abu al-Hasan Ali ibn Basit al-Basri was a renowned Sufi scholar and poet from Basra, Iraq. His teachings and writings on spiritual purification and devotion to God earned him a significant following during his lifetime.

Another notable figure was Basit ibn Khalil, a 10th-century Arab mathematician and astronomer from Baghdad. He made contributions to the fields of trigonometry and spherical geometry, and his works were widely studied in the Islamic world.

During the Abbasid Caliphate, Basit al-Mutanabbi, born in 915 CE, was a celebrated Arab poet known for his eloquent and influential poetry. His works often praised the rulers of his time and explored themes of courage and honor.

In the 13th century, Basit al-Hamadani was a Persian Sufi mystic and scholar from Hamadan, Iran. He wrote extensively on the spiritual path and his teachings influenced the development of Sufism in the region.

These are just a few examples of individuals who bore the name Basit throughout history, reflecting its deep roots in the Arabic and Islamic cultural traditions.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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