Tabasam
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Tabasam
Tabasam is an Arabic name derived from the root "basama" (بسم), meaning "to smile" or "smiling," with the "ta-" prefix indicating an action or state.
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Etymology
Tabasam is an Arabic name derived from the root "basama" (بسم), meaning "to smile" or "smiling," with the "ta-" prefix indicating an action or state. The name is used primarily in Muslim-majority cultures, particularly among Arabic-speaking and South Asian Islamic communities, with historical usage documented in Islamic literature and tradition.
Tabasam currently ranks #3,126 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1996.
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