Bas name meaning
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What does Bas mean?
The well-known unisex name Bas has its origin in Old Greek and Celtic, Bas means "From Sebaste" is mostly used in Dutch and English. Bas is short of Barry. Barry is variation of virtuous, darling and everlasting Bernard.
Also Barry is variation of Bearach. Barry is also form of Bairre. Commonly Accepted Barry has its origin in Old Irish and Celtic languages, Barry means "Pointed and Sharp". Bas is abridged form of Sebastian.
Sebastian is variation of Sebastianus. Meaning of Sebastian is Vehement Protector and Majestic has its origin in Old Greek.
How do I pronounce Bas?
One syllabled Bas is most commonly pronounced as bas.
Variants of Bas
How popular is the name Bas?
Bas is common in Netherlands where over 154 new-borns have been given the name since 2016. When at the peak of its usage in 2016, it ranked 108th when 154 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.
Also, Bas is common in Belgium where over 419 new-borns have been given the name since 2012. When at the peak of its usage in 2014, it ranked 111st when 112 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.
Bas is a rare baby name in United States and may not be used now and also in Netherlands. There are over 154 babies that have been given the name Bas in Netherlands.
But Bas is a popular baby name in Afghanistan where every 1 in 2000 have the name as well as in, India and Pakistan. According to our research, at least 100000 people have been bestowed Bas around the globe.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 9282 | 5 |
Facts
Bas in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 18709 | 1241 | 0 | 30 |
 | 25 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 0 |
 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
What numerology tells about Bas?
You want to be surrounded with self-confident people who choose to work on success over complaining, talking about great things over gossiping, and solitude over you sometimes. You are a selfish but understanding friend and lover. You are an attractive person and everyone sees it. You are a good planner who enjoys working. You hate copying others. Your failures motivate you. You like your freedom and independence.
Other names similar to Bas
- Keir - Uncustomary Keir mostly is used in English, Scottish and Hindi, meaning of Keir is "Marsh Land or Little Dark One" has its origin in English, Old Norse and Celtic is given to both genders
- Aidan - The prevailing unisex name Aidan is primarily used in Gaelic and Swedish, Aidan means "Fire, The Element Aed Meaning Fire or Little Fiery One" is originated from Old Irish and Celtic
- Donny - Used chiefly in Finnish, Scottish and English noteworthy, Donny means "The Gift, Form of Donald or Universal Ruler" is originated from Gaelic and Irish is used normally as a unisex name
- Albertico - Commonly Accepted and Evergreen boy name Albertico is originated from Old High German, Germanic and Celtic. Albertico is equivalent of Albert in Spanish language
- Tadd - Unconventional Tadd is originated from Celtic and Aramaic languages is a boy name chiefly used in Welsh and English, Tadd means "Father or Courageous or Praise"
Middle names for Bas
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Sibling Names for Bas
Choosing a unique and meaningful name for your newborn can be a daunting task. If you are considering the name "Bas" for your little one, you may want to explore some sibling names that complement it well. Here are some options to help you find the perfect name for your growing family.
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Famous people named Bas
- Bas Leinders, professional racing driver from Belgium
- Bas de Gaay Fortman, Dutch politician and scholar
- Bas van de Goor, retired volleyball player from the Netherlands,
- Bas Peters, Peters represented the Netherlands at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens where he finished
- Bas van Fraassen, Dutch-American philosopher
- Bas Pease, British physicist
- Bas Jan Ader, Dutch conceptual- and performance artist
- Bas Belder, Dutch politician and Member of the European Parliament
- Bas Rutten, Dutch-American actor and retired mixed martial artist
- Bas of Bithynia, first independent ruler of Bithynia
- Bas Savage, professional English footballer
- Bas van der Vlies, retired Dutch politician of the Reformed Political Party
- Bas Giling, Dutch former professional road bicycle racer
- Bas Roorda, former Dutch football goalkeeper
- Bas Sibum, Dutch former professional footballer
- Bas Paauwe, Dutch footballer who was active as a midfielder
- Bas de Bever, Dutch former professional "Mid/Current School" Bicycle Motocross racer whose prime competitive years were 1985–1993
- Bas Balkissoon, former politician in Ontario, Canada
- Bas Dumoulin is renowned for directing short De fiets
- Bas Voets, from 1987 drama flick Druppels op gloeiende stenen, who characterized N.
- In 1981, Bas ten Batenburg characterized the role of N in flick Gekkenbriefje.
- Bas Keijzer portrayed the crucial character of Bobbie in 2012 action and comedy film Black Out.
Lists having Bas
- Boys names beginning with B
- Girls names beginning with B
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- Popular Boy Names in Netherlands (2015)
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
- Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/