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Bassma

Quick answerBassma is an Arabic name derived from the root "basama," meaning "to smile" or "smile," reflecting a positive and cheerful quality.

Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#3,264
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2014
Syllables2
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureArab
ReligionIslam
Numerology1 Chaldean 5
Global rank#1,119

Popularity over time

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

About the name Bassma

Bassma is an Arabic name derived from the root "basama," meaning "to smile" or "smile," reflecting a positive and cheerful quality.

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Etymology

Bassma is an Arabic name derived from the root "basama," meaning "to smile" or "smile," reflecting a positive and cheerful quality. The name is primarily used in Arab Muslim communities across the Middle East and North Africa, with cultural significance in Islamic societies where it embodies virtues of joy and warmth.

Bassma currently ranks #3,264 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.

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