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Arabic Names that Start With B

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By Nameberry
Updated Tue Oct 01 2024
  1. Barack

    • Origin:

      Hebrew; also Swahili from Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "thunderbolt, lightning; or blessing"

    • Description:

      The name of the 44th president, which he inherited from his Kenyan father, is related to the Swahili word "baraka," meaning "blessing," derived from the Arabic "baracka." It is linked, through the Semitic root, to the Hebrew name Baruch. Barack is also sometimes an alternate spelling of the Hebrew name Barak, which stems from the Semitic word for "lightning." Barack Obama may have found it a difficult name to grow up with, but the same won't be true for the many babies starting to be given that name. Other parents are being inspired to use Obama, which is a common surname among the Luo people of East Africa meaning "to lean or bend."
  2. Badar

    • Origin:

      Arabic, Hindi

    • Meaning:

      "full moon"

    • Description:

      Strong name, with a regal, romantic natural imagery image.
  3. Bashir

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "the one who brings good news"

    • Description:

      Used both as a given name and as a surname, Bashir is a familiar but still unusual choice in the USA and UK, even among Muslim families. In 2014, only 25 boys were named Bashir in the US. One reason for its low usage could be a connection to Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, who is wanted for war crimes, including genocide, in Darfur.
  4. Basul

    • Description:

      Basul is a masculine name with obscure origins, possibly deriving from Arabic or South Asian linguistic traditions. The name may be a variant of Basil, which comes from the Greek word 'basilikos' meaning 'royal' or 'kingly.' In some cultures, it might be connected to the Turkish 'basul' meaning 'pressure' or 'influence.' Basul remains extremely rare worldwide, appealing to parents seeking truly unique names with an exotic sound. The name has a strong, distinctive quality with its combination of soft consonants and clean ending. Its uncommonness means that a child named Basul would likely be the only one in his social circles, offering a truly individual identity.

  5. Bariah

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "does well"

    • Description:

      A name to consider when seeking an offbeat substitute for the more familiar Mariah.
  6. Bahira

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "dazzling, brilliant"

    • Description:

      A pretty Arabic possibility which would work well in many languages.
  7. Bahr

    • Origin:

      German surname

    • Meaning:

      "bear, boar"

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