Balsam
Semitic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Balsam
The name 'Balsam' means "fragrant resin" or "balm," derived from the Greek *balsamon* and ultimately from Semitic roots (Hebrew *bosem*, Arabic *balsam*).
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Etymology
The name 'Balsam' means "fragrant resin" or "balm," derived from the Greek *balsamon* and ultimately from Semitic roots (Hebrew *bosem*, Arabic *balsam*). It is used in Arabic, Hebrew, and Christian cultures, notably as a feminine given name in the Levant and among early Christians referencing the biblical balm of Gilead.
Balsam currently ranks #14,096 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.
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