Smiling; cheerful
Name Profile
Basma
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Basma.
Primary meaning
Smile; joyful expression
Pronunciation: BAHS-mah
Profile summary
From Arabic 'basama' meaning 'to smile.' Popular feminine name throughout the Arab world. Associated with warmth and happiness. The current meaning shown for this name is Smile; joyful expression. The catalog pronunciation is listed as BAHS-mah. It is listed alongside the related form Basem. Basma appears in girl naming lists and nature style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Basma is currently cataloged under Arabic (from basama) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Smile; joyful expression.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Arabic (from basama) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Basma is grouped as a nature girl name. Related form for this profile: Basem. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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