Basim
Basim is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “One who smiles, cheerful”.
| Meaning | One who smiles, cheerful |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | باسم |
| Pronunciation | BAH-sim |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iraq, Syria, Egypt, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Basim
Basim, Bāsim in Arabic, means someone who is smiling, from the root b-s-m. The Sunnah holds smiling in high regard: the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught that a smile at your brother counts as charity, which gives the name a warm and positive sense. Several regional versions grew from it, including Basem and Bassem in the Arab world and Besim among Bosnians and Albanians.
Is Basim a Muslim name?
Basim is a Muslim name meaning smiling, and its root appears in the Quran: 'So he smiled, amused at her speech' (Quran 27:19).
How popular is Basim?
Heard throughout the Arab world and in Pakistan.
Gifts with the name Basim
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Spellings and variants of Basim
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Basim mean?
Basim means 'One who smiles, cheerful'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Basim a Muslim name?
Basim is a Muslim name meaning smiling, and its root appears in the Quran: 'So he smiled, amused at her speech' (Quran 27:19).
How do you pronounce Basim?
Basim is pronounced BAH-sim.
Is Basim a boy or girl name?
Basim is usually a boy name.