Besma
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Besma
The name 'Besma' means "smile" or "joy" in Arabic, derived from the root *b-s-m* (ب س م) meaning "to smile." It is primarily used in Arabic-speaking and Islamic cultures, often as a feminine given name, with no notable historical figure widely associated with it.
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Etymology
The name 'Besma' means "smile" or "joy" in Arabic, derived from the root *b-s-m* (ب س م) meaning "to smile." It is primarily used in Arabic-speaking and Islamic cultures, often as a feminine given name, with no notable historical figure widely associated with it.
Besma currently ranks #17,308 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1990.
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