Basma
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Basma
The name 'Basma' means "smile" in Arabic, derived from the triconsonantal root *b-s-m* (ب-س-م) which conveys the act of smiling.
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Etymology
The name 'Basma' means "smile" in Arabic, derived from the triconsonantal root *b-s-m* (ب-س-م) which conveys the act of smiling. It is predominantly used in Arabic-speaking Muslim cultures, with historical context including its appearance in early Islamic poetry and as a feminine given name across the Middle East and North Africa.
Basma currently ranks #6,888 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.
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