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Tabssum

Quick answerTabssum (also spelled Tabasum) derives from the Arabic root meaning "smile" or "smiling," linguistically connected to the verb بسم (basama).

Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#3,088
Trend—
Peak year2020
Syllables2
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureIslamic
ReligionIslam
Letters7
Numerology5 Chaldean 5
Global rank#3,088

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

About the name Tabssum

Tabssum (also spelled Tabasum) derives from the Arabic root meaning "smile" or "smiling," linguistically connected to the verb بسم (basama).

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Etymology

Tabssum (also spelled Tabasum) derives from the Arabic root meaning "smile" or "smiling," linguistically connected to the verb بسم (basama). The name is primarily used in Muslim cultures, particularly among Arabic-speaking and South Asian Muslim communities, with historical usage documented in Islamic societies.

Tabssum currently ranks #3,088 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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