Ibtisam
Ibtisam is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “A smile, smiling”.
| Meaning | A smile, smiling |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | ابتسام |
| Pronunciation | ib-ti-SAAM |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Jordan, Morocco, Gulf States, Iraq |
Meaning and origin of Ibtisam
Ibtisam is an Arabic verbal noun that means smiling, from the root b-s-m, to smile. It is related to the names Basma and Basim. According to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, a smile for your brother is itself a charity, which gives the name a warm meaning. Since the middle of the twentieth century it has been a common girls' name across the Arab world.
Is Ibtisam a Muslim name?
Ibtisam means smile, and its root appears when Prophet Sulayman heard the ant: 'So he smiled (tabassama), amused at her words' (Quran 27:19).
How popular is Ibtisam?
It is common across the Arab world and is written Ibtissam in the Maghreb.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ibtisam mean?
Ibtisam means 'A smile, smiling'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Ibtisam a Muslim name?
Ibtisam means smile, and its root appears when Prophet Sulayman heard the ant: 'So he smiled (tabassama), amused at her words' (Quran 27:19).
How do you pronounce Ibtisam?
Ibtisam is pronounced ib-ti-SAAM.
Is Ibtisam a boy or girl name?
Ibtisam is usually a girl name.