Baseema
Baseema is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Smiling, cheerful girl”.
| Meaning | Smiling, cheerful girl |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | باسمة |
| Pronunciation | BAA-see-mah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Baseema
Baseema writes the Arabic name Bāsima, the feminine of Bāsim, and describes a girl or woman with a ready smile. It comes from b-s-m, the Arabic root for smiling. The name has a warm, cheerful feel and suggests a happy temperament. Families in Iraq, the Levant and Egypt use it, and in South Asia the Baseema spelling, with its double e for the long vowel, is the one most often seen.
Is Baseema a Muslim name?
Baseema is an Arabic Muslim name meaning smiling; its root is found where Sulayman 'smiled, laughing at her words' (tabassama) (Quran 27:19).
How popular is Baseema?
Used in Iraq, Syria and Jordan and among Muslims of South Asian background.
Gifts with the name Baseema
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Spellings and variants of Baseema
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Baseema mean?
Baseema means 'Smiling, cheerful girl'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Baseema a Muslim name?
Baseema is an Arabic Muslim name meaning smiling; its root is found where Sulayman 'smiled, laughing at her words' (tabassama) (Quran 27:19).
How do you pronounce Baseema?
Baseema is pronounced BAA-see-mah.
Is Baseema a boy or girl name?
Baseema is usually a girl name.