Besim
Besim is a Muslim boy name of Bosnian / Albanian / Turkish form of Arabic Basim origin, meaning “Smiling, cheerful”.
| Meaning | Smiling, cheerful |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Bosnian / Albanian / Turkish form of Arabic Basim |
| Written as | باسم |
| Pronunciation | BEH-sim |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Bosnia And Herzegovina, Kosovo, Albania, Turkey |
Meaning and origin of Besim
Besim is the Balkan and Turkish version of the Arabic Bāsim, smiling, from the root b-s-m. It is sometimes said to mean faith or believer, but that is wrong. The shift from a to e is a normal part of how Arabic names were reshaped in Ottoman Turkish and later in Bosnian and Albanian, much as Ramadan became Ramazan. The name is widespread among Bosniaks, Albanians and Turks.
Is Besim a Muslim name?
Besim is the way Muslims in the Balkans and Turkey say Basim, an Arabic name meaning smiling.
How popular is Besim?
Common in Bosnia, Kosovo, Albania and Turkey.
Gifts with the name Besim
- Besim name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Besim baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Besim
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Besim mean?
Besim means 'Smiling, cheerful'. It is of Bosnian / Albanian / Turkish form of Arabic Basim origin.
Is Besim a Muslim name?
Besim is the way Muslims in the Balkans and Turkey say Basim, an Arabic name meaning smiling.
How do you pronounce Besim?
Besim is pronounced BEH-sim.
Is Besim a boy or girl name?
Besim is usually a boy name.