Tabassum
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Tabassum
The name 'Tabassum' means "smile" or "laughter" in Arabic, derived from the Arabic root *b-s-m* (ب س م) meaning "to smile." It is primarily used in Muslim cultures and South Asian communities (e.g., India, Pakistan, Bangladesh), with historical prominence in Persian and Urdu poetry as a symbol of grace and joy.
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Etymology
The name 'Tabassum' means "smile" or "laughter" in Arabic, derived from the Arabic root *b-s-m* (ب س م) meaning "to smile." It is primarily used in Muslim cultures and South Asian communities (e.g., India, Pakistan, Bangladesh), with historical prominence in Persian and Urdu poetry as a symbol of grace and joy.
Tabassum currently ranks #14,988 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.
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