Tabassum
Tabassum is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, via Persian and Urdu origin, meaning “Smile, smiling”.
| Meaning | Smile, smiling |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, via Persian and Urdu |
| Written as | تبسم |
| Pronunciation | ta-BUS-soom |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Afghanistan |
Meaning and origin of Tabassum
Tabassum is an Arabic verbal noun meaning a smile, from the root b-s-m, and it passed on into Urdu and Persian. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was known to smile rather than laugh out loud, and a hadith teaches that smiling at your brother counts as charity. That warm association has made Tabassum a hugely popular name for girls in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
Is Tabassum a Muslim name?
The verb behind Tabassum appears in the story of Sulayman: 'So he smiled (tabassama), amused at her speech' (Quran 27:19).
How popular is Tabassum?
It is very common in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Afghanistan.
Gifts with the name Tabassum
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Spellings and variants of Tabassum
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tabassum mean?
Tabassum means 'Smile, smiling'. It is of Arabic, via Persian and Urdu origin.
Is Tabassum a Muslim name?
The verb behind Tabassum appears in the story of Sulayman: 'So he smiled (tabassama), amused at her speech' (Quran 27:19).
How do you pronounce Tabassum?
Tabassum is pronounced ta-BUS-soom.
Is Tabassum a boy or girl name?
Tabassum is usually a girl name.