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Basima: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“smiling”

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باسمہ

بَاسِمَة

Basima (باسمہ, Arabic بَاسِمَة) is a Muslim girl’s name that means “smiling”. It comes from the Arabic root ب س م. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ب س م.

Basima at a glance

Meaning: smiling
Gender: Girl
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: baa-si-ma
Syllables: 3
Letters: 6
First letter: B · ب

Meaning of Basima

In English: smiling
اردو میں معنی: مسکراتی ہوئی

Origin and history of Basima

Feminine of bāsim, smiling (Lane ب س م).

Rootب س م

How to say and write Basima

Say it: baa-si-ma3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Basima
Urdu: باسمہ
Original script: بَاسِمَة
Other spellings: Baasima · Basimah
Themes: Joy

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Questions about the name Basima

What does the name Basima mean?

Basima means “smiling”. In Urdu: مسکراتی ہوئی. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Basima a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Basima is a girl’s name.

Is Basima a Muslim name?

Yes. Basima is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Feminine of bāsim, smiling (Lane ب س م).

How do you pronounce Basima?

Say it “baa-si-ma”: 3 syllables.

How do you write Basima in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Basima is written باسمہ. In its original script: بَاسِمَة.

What are other spellings of Basima?

Basima is also spelled Baasima, Basimah.

Is the meaning of Basima verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.