Besim
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Besim
The name 'Besim' means "smiling" or "cheerful" in Albanian, derived from the Turkish *besim* (trust, faith), which itself originates from Arabic *basim* (smiling).
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Etymology
The name 'Besim' means "smiling" or "cheerful" in Albanian, derived from the Turkish *besim* (trust, faith), which itself originates from Arabic *basim* (smiling). It is primarily used in Albanian and Turkish cultures, often among Muslim communities, with no notable historical figure widely associated with the name.
Besim currently ranks #7,721 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2002.
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