Basmala
Basmala is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “The saying of 'Bismillah'”.
| Meaning | The saying of 'Bismillah' |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | بسملة |
| Pronunciation | BAHS-mah-lah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt |
Meaning and origin of Basmala
Basmala is the name Arabic gives to the opening formula Bismillāh al-Raḥmān al-Raḥīm, the words of blessing that stand at the start of every surah of the Quran apart from one. The term itself is made by compressing the words of that formula into a single word. In Egypt and a few other countries, parents give it to daughters as a name tied directly to the remembrance of God.
Is Basmala a Muslim name?
Basmala names the phrase Bismillah, which opens the Quran: 'In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful' (Quran 1:1).
How popular is Basmala?
Chiefly used in Egypt and rare in other places.
Gifts with the name Basmala
- Basmala name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Basmala
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Basmala mean?
Basmala means 'The saying of 'Bismillah''. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Basmala a Muslim name?
Basmala names the phrase Bismillah, which opens the Quran: 'In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful' (Quran 1:1).
How do you pronounce Basmala?
Basmala is pronounced BAHS-mah-lah.
Is Basmala a boy or girl name?
Basmala is usually a girl name.