Political LeaderSyrian1965 – present
Bashar al-Assad
President of Syria, Syrian civil war
Biography
President of Syria since 2000, inheriting power from his father Hafez al-Assad. His presidency has been marked by civil war and international controversy.
Quick Facts
Category
Political Leader
Nationality
Syrian
Born
1965
Thinking about the name
Bashar
Arabic origin
“An Arabic name meaning 'bringer of good news' or derived from the root meaning 'to announce,' Bashar carries optimistic and positive connotations. The name has classical Islamic roots and suggests someone who brings hope and positive tidings to those around them.”