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Basim

Quick answerThe name 'Basim' means "smiling" or "one who smiles often" in Arabic, derived from the triconsonantal root *b-s-m* (ب-س-م) associated with smiling and cheerfulness.

Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#9,827
TrendStable
Peak year2015
Syllables2
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureIslamic
ReligionIslam
Letters5
Numerology8 Chaldean 11
Global rank#4,271

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Basim

The name 'Basim' means "smiling" or "one who smiles often" in Arabic, derived from the triconsonantal root *b-s-m* (ب-س-م) associated with smiling and cheerfulness.

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Etymology

The name 'Basim' means "smiling" or "one who smiles often" in Arabic, derived from the triconsonantal root *b-s-m* (ب-س-م) associated with smiling and cheerfulness. It is predominantly used in Arabic-speaking and Islamic cultures, with historical significance as a name found in early Islamic history, though it lacks a specific notable historical figure.

Basim currently ranks #9,827 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.

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