Wasim
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Wasim
Wasim is an Arabic name meaning "handsome" or "graceful," derived from the Arabic root word "wasm" which denotes beauty and elegance.
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Etymology
Wasim is an Arabic name meaning "handsome" or "graceful," derived from the Arabic root word "wasm" which denotes beauty and elegance. The name is predominantly used in Muslim-majority cultures and Islamic societies across the Arab world, South Asia, and the Muslim diaspora, with notable bearers including Pakistani cricketer Wasim Akram.
Wasim currently ranks #10,863 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1999.
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