Bassem
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Bassem
The name 'Bassem' means "smiling" or "cheerful" in Arabic, derived from the triconsonantal root B-S-M (ب س م) meaning "to smile." It is predominantly used in Arabic-speaking and Muslim cultures, with historical context including notable figures like Bassem Youssef, an Egyptian satirist.
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Etymology
The name 'Bassem' means "smiling" or "cheerful" in Arabic, derived from the triconsonantal root B-S-M (ب س م) meaning "to smile." It is predominantly used in Arabic-speaking and Muslim cultures, with historical context including notable figures like Bassem Youssef, an Egyptian satirist.
Bassem currently ranks #12,574 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.
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