Nassim
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Nassim
Nassim means "breeze" or "gentle wind" and derives from the Arabic root "nasama" (نسم), which refers to a soft, pleasant breeze.
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Etymology
Nassim means "breeze" or "gentle wind" and derives from the Arabic root "nasama" (نسم), which refers to a soft, pleasant breeze. The name is primarily used in Arabic-speaking Muslim communities and among Persians, with historical usage documented throughout the Islamic world since medieval times.
Nassim currently ranks #8,708 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2018.
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