Ibtisaam
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Ibtisaam
Ibtisaam derives from the Arabic root word "basama" (بسم), meaning "to smile" or "smiling," with the prefix "i-" indicating the noun form, thus translating to "smile" or "smiling face." The name is primarily used in Arabic-speaking Muslim communities and carries cultural significance in Islamic societies as a virtue name reflecting positive character traits, with particular prevalence in the Middle East and North Africa regions.
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Etymology
Ibtisaam derives from the Arabic root word "basama" (بسم), meaning "to smile" or "smiling," with the prefix "i-" indicating the noun form, thus translating to "smile" or "smiling face." The name is primarily used in Arabic-speaking Muslim communities and carries cultural significance in Islamic societies as a virtue name reflecting positive character traits, with particular prevalence in the Middle East and North Africa regions.
Ibtisaam currently ranks #5,666 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.
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