Ibtissem
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Ibtissem
Ibtissem is an Arabic name derived from the root word "bassama" (بسم), meaning "to smile" or "smiling," with the prefix "i-" forming a feminine noun meaning "smile" or "smiling woman." The name is primarily used in Arab Muslim cultures, particularly in North Africa and the Middle East, and reflects Islamic naming traditions that favor virtuous or positive character traits.
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Etymology
Ibtissem is an Arabic name derived from the root word "bassama" (بسم), meaning "to smile" or "smiling," with the prefix "i-" forming a feminine noun meaning "smile" or "smiling woman." The name is primarily used in Arab Muslim cultures, particularly in North Africa and the Middle East, and reflects Islamic naming traditions that favor virtuous or positive character traits.
Ibtissem currently ranks #1,116 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.
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