Besmala
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Besmala
Besmala (also spelled Bismillah or Basmala) means "in the name of God" and derives from Arabic roots: *ba-* (in/with), *sm* (name), and *Allah* (God).
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Etymology
Besmala (also spelled Bismillah or Basmala) means "in the name of God" and derives from Arabic roots: *ba-* (in/with), *sm* (name), and *Allah* (God). The term is primarily used in Islamic culture and appears at the beginning of 113 of 114 Quranic chapters; it is recited before daily actions and meals by Muslims worldwide.
Besmala currently ranks #5,937 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2004.
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