Bassey
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Bassey first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 10 babies have been named Bassey in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Bassey is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #27,338 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,338
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"to be victorious, overcome obstacles"
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American origin
"modern blend of Jade and Adrian"
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Greek origin
"each of the two; pure"
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Latin praecisus via English origin
"exact, carefully defined, accurate"
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Etruscan/Latin origin
"possibly from Etruscan or Latin clan ..."
#27,315 in US
Sanskrit origin
"ray of light, fragment of the sun"
#27,481 in US
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About the Name Bassey
Bassey is a boy name .
Bassey is currently ranked #27,338 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Bassey include Bas, Bass, Bassy, Bassie, Bay, Baie, and Baskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Bassey include Bassam . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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