Baseem
Baseem is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Smiling one”.
| Meaning | Smiling one |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | باسم |
| Pronunciation | BAA-sim |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Syria, Iraq, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Baseem
Baseem usually renders Bāsim, which in Arabic grammar is the participle of the verb to smile, from the root b-s-m. So the name describes someone who is smiling. Some parents mean Basīm instead, a closely related adjective, and the double e in the spelling reflects that long vowel. Egyptians pronounce it Basem or Bassem, and one form or another is familiar in every corner of the Arab world.
Is Baseem a Muslim name?
Baseem is an Arabic Muslim name meaning smiling, and its root appears when Sulayman 'smiled, laughing at her words' (tabassama) (Quran 27:19).
How popular is Baseem?
Heard all over the Arab world, and spelled Baseem by South Asian families.
Gifts with the name Baseem
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Spellings and variants of Baseem
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Baseem mean?
Baseem means 'Smiling one'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Baseem a Muslim name?
Baseem is an Arabic Muslim name meaning smiling, and its root appears when Sulayman 'smiled, laughing at her words' (tabassama) (Quran 27:19).
How do you pronounce Baseem?
Baseem is pronounced BAA-sim.
Is Baseem a boy or girl name?
Baseem is usually a boy name.