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Ibtissam

Quick answerIbtissam is an Arabic name derived from the root "b-s-m" meaning "smile" or "smiling," with the prefix "i-" indicating a present state or action.

Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#5,742
TrendStable
Peak year2013
Syllables3
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureArab
ReligionIslam
Letters8
Numerology11 Chaldean 1
Global rank#1,146

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

About the name Ibtissam

Ibtissam is an Arabic name derived from the root "b-s-m" meaning "smile" or "smiling," with the prefix "i-" indicating a present state or action.

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Etymology

Ibtissam is an Arabic name derived from the root "b-s-m" meaning "smile" or "smiling," with the prefix "i-" indicating a present state or action. The name is primarily used in Arab and Islamic cultures throughout the Middle East and North Africa, with historical usage dating back centuries in Arabic-speaking societies.

Ibtissam currently ranks #5,742 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.

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