Name Meaning & Origin
"A male given name from Arabic."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Basīṭ or al-basīṭ (البسيط), is a metre used in classical Arabic poetry. The word literally means "extended" or "spread out" in Arabic. Along with the ṭawīl, kāmil, and wāfir, it is one of the four most common metres used in pre-Islamic and classical Arabic poetry.
Basīṭ or al-basīṭ (البسيط), is a metre used in classical Arabic poetry. The word literally means "extended" or "spread out" in Arabic. Along with the ṭawīl, kāmil, and wāfir, it is one of the four most common metres used in pre-Islamic and classical Arabic poetry.
Life Path 6 — Nurturing & Responsibility: Compassionate, family-oriented, and generous.
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Root element "Basit" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A male given name from Arabic.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~53 people named Basit in the US. Peaked in 1997 with 7 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Basit is 6, associated with Nurturing & Responsibility. Soul Urge: 1. Personality: 5.
Basit is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.
Approximately 53 people in the United States are named Basit. The name peaked in 1997 with 7 recorded uses.
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