Beşir (pronounced [beʃiɾ]) is a masculine given name which is used in Turkey. It is derived from the Arabic root -beşr which means herald; harbinger. It is also one of the qualities of Muhammad which is expressed in the Quran.
Notable people with the name include:
Given name Beşir Atalay (born 1947), Turkish politician Beşir Ayvazoğlu (born 1953), Turkish musical artist, writer and journalist Beşir Fuad (1852–1887), Ottoman soldier, intellectual, and writer
Fictional characters Beşir, one of the main characters in Aşk-ı Memnu (1975 TV series), Aşk-ı Memnu (2008 TV series) and in the original novel, Aşk-ı Memnu
Surname Muhammet Beşir (born 1997), Turkish football player
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