Baqir – Origin, Meaning, Popularity & Significance

Gender: Male

Origin: Arabic origin

Meaning: “One who splits open or dissects” or “a thoroughly learned person”

Region: Arab countries and South Asia

Baqir is an Arabic origin boy name which means “one who splits open or dissects”. The meaning is interpreted as one who dissects the depths of knowledge, in other words, “a thoroughly learned person”. It sprouted from the Arabic word “baqara”, which literally means “to split open”. The name describes a person with wisdom and knowledge, a scholarly personality. The name is associated with the fifth Imam in Shia Islam. It is common in Arab countries and South Asia. It is an excellent choice for parents wishing for a scholarly and meaningful name for their child. The name will have a positive influence on the child’s intellectual growth.

Famous Personalities

• Muhammad al-Baqir was the fifth Imam of Shia Muslims.

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