Moon; moonlight; goddess of the moon
Name Profile
Basmala
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Basmala.
Primary meaning
The phrase 'Bismillah' (In the name of God)
Pronunciation: bahs-MAH-lah
Profile summary
Refers to the Islamic phrase 'Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim' (In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful). Very rare as a personal name; more common as a theological term. The current meaning shown for this name is The phrase 'Bismillah' (In the name of God). The catalog pronunciation is listed as bahs-MAH-lah. It is listed alongside the related form Basmalah. Basmala appears in girl naming lists and vintage style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Basmala is currently cataloged under Arabic (islamic term) origin, and this page describes its meaning as The phrase 'Bismillah' (In the name of God).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Arabic (islamic term) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Basmala is grouped as a vintage girl name. Related form for this profile: Basmalah. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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