Bringer of glad tidings or good news
Derived from the Arabic root b-sh-r, Bashar refers to a person who conveys joyful news or positive messages. In Islamic tradition, it is a name that carries a sense of optimism and hope. It is distinct from the Arabic word for 'humanity' (bashar), though they share the same linguistic root.
Less common today
Bashar isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,481 in 2000.
President of Syria
Lebanese swimmer
Bulgarian-American actor
Iraqi professional footballer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
