Ebtisem
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Ebtisem
Ebtisem is an Arabic feminine name derived from the root word "basama" (بسم), meaning "to smile" or "smiling one." The name carries the connotation of cheerfulness and joy in Arabic linguistic tradition.
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Etymology
Ebtisem is an Arabic feminine name derived from the root word "basama" (بسم), meaning "to smile" or "smiling one." The name carries the connotation of cheerfulness and joy in Arabic linguistic tradition.
The name is primarily used in Arabic-speaking and Muslim-majority cultures, particularly among Islamic communities throughout the Middle East and North Africa, though it has no exclusively religious significance and is used by Arabs of various faiths.
Ebtisem currently ranks #1,890 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1983.
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