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Btisam

Quick answerBtisam (also spelled Ibtisam) is an Arabic name derived from the root word "basama," meaning "to smile" or "smiling," and literally translates to "smiling" or "one who smiles." The name carries positive connotations of cheerfulness and pleasantness in Arabic-speaking cultures.

Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#2,673
TrendVintage
Peak year1984
Syllables2
Origin—
Numerology1 Chaldean 6
Global rank#2,673

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

About the name Btisam

Btisam (also spelled Ibtisam) is an Arabic name derived from the root word "basama," meaning "to smile" or "smiling," and literally translates to "smiling" or "one who smiles." The name carries positive connotations of cheerfulness and pleasantness in Arabic-speaking cultures.

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Etymology

Btisam (also spelled Ibtisam) is an Arabic name derived from the root word "basama," meaning "to smile" or "smiling," and literally translates to "smiling" or "one who smiles." The name carries positive connotations of cheerfulness and pleasantness in Arabic-speaking cultures.

The name is used primarily in Arab Muslim communities throughout the Middle East, North Africa, and the diaspora, though it is not restricted to any single historical period or notable historical figures of particular prominence.

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Btisam currently ranks #2,673 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1984.

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