Basima
Basima is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Smiling, cheerful woman”.
| Meaning | Smiling, cheerful woman |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | باسمة |
| Pronunciation | BAH-see-mah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Egypt |
Meaning and origin of Basima
Basima, Bāsima in Arabic, is the feminine of Basim and describes a woman who smiles readily. It comes from the root b-s-m, to smile. The name is gentle and well known across the Arab world, and it is related to Basma, meaning a smile, and Ibtisam, meaning smiling. Egyptians and Levantines frequently say and write it as Basma or Bassma, so the two names often overlap in practice.
Is Basima a Muslim name?
Basima, the feminine of Basim, is a well-established Muslim name for a girl, chosen for its happy meaning of smiling.
How popular is Basima?
Used in Iraq, Syria, Palestine, Jordan and Egypt.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Basima mean?
Basima means 'Smiling, cheerful woman'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Basima a Muslim name?
Basima, the feminine of Basim, is a well-established Muslim name for a girl, chosen for its happy meaning of smiling.
How do you pronounce Basima?
Basima is pronounced BAH-see-mah.
Is Basima a boy or girl name?
Basima is usually a girl name.