Bassel Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationBAH-sel / /ˈbæsəl/Arabic; Hebrew
Meaning
Arabic: 'brave'; Hebrew: 'to be strong'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Bassel is of Arabic origin, commonly used in Arabic-speaking countries. It is associated with bravery and strength, reflecting positive traits in many cultures. In Hebrew contexts, it carries a similar connotation of strength. The name has gained some popularity in various regions due to its appealing sound and meaning.
Trend Summary
The name Bassel has seen moderate popularity in the United States, particularly among Arabic-speaking communities.
Similar Names
Variants
- Basil
International Variants
- Basil (English)
- Basile (French)
- Basileios (Greek)
Famous people named Bassel
Bassel Khartabil was a Syrian-Palestinian open-source software developer known for his work on the Syrian internet.
Bassel Al-Assad was a Syrian businessman and the brother of President Bashar al-Assad.
Bassel Hafez is a notable Syrian artist recognized for his contributions to contemporary art.
Bassel Khatib is a prominent figure in the field of computer science and artificial intelligence.
Fictional characters named Bassel
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Bassel was first seen in the United States in 1980. Bassel has ranked as high as #1346 nationally, which occurred in 2013, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Bassel has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Bassel (1980)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 11 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 10 |