Bassey Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Nigerian
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Bassey means 'god' or 'goddess', symbolizing strength and divine protection.
Meaning of the Name Bassey
Bassey is a name of Nigerian origin, commonly used among the Ibibio people of Akwa Ibom State. It is derived from the Ibibio word 'Abasi', which means 'god' or 'goddess'. The name signifies a connection to a divine entity, implying strength, power, and divine protection. Bassey is often given to individuals believed to possess special qualities or destined for greatness.
Popularity of the Name Bassey
The popularity for the name Bassey peaked in popularity in the year 1976 with 5 births, which ranked number 14,867 out of 15,853 unique names for that year. Bassey had the most male births in 1976 with 5, which ranked number 5,586 out of 6,494 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Bassey
Popularity of Bassey by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Bassey. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Bassey in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Bassey is a great pick!
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