Bismilla
Arabic · Not verified · 3 syllables
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About the name Bismilla
Bismilla means "in the name of God" and derives from Arabic, combining "bis" (in/by) and "milla" (name), rooted in the Islamic invocation "Bismillah al-Rahman al-Rahim" (In the name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful).
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Etymology
Bismilla means "in the name of God" and derives from Arabic, combining "bis" (in/by) and "milla" (name), rooted in the Islamic invocation "Bismillah al-Rahman al-Rahim" (In the name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful). The name is used primarily in Muslim-majority cultures across the Arab world, South Asia, and the broader Islamic diaspora, reflecting the religious significance of the Bismillah formula recited before meals, prayers, and other significant acts in Islamic tradition.
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