Bassim
In Arabic: بَسّام
Derived from the smile, it suggests warmth of personality and a pleasant, cheerful disposition.
اسم من البِسمة والضحك الجميل، ويُستحسن في الدلالة على اللطافة وحُسن الطبع.
- Boy name
- Virtue
- Short
- Strong sound
- Common
- Pan-Arab
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Called at home
بَسّام, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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Professional intro
Pleased to meet you, I'm بَسّام.
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Questions parents ask
- What does the name Bassim mean?
- Derived from the smile, it suggests warmth of personality and a pleasant, cheerful disposition.
- Is Bassim a boy or a girl name?
- Bassim is a boy name.
- How is Bassim written in English?
- Bassim in Arabic: بَسّام.
- Does Bassim fit the father's name?
- Fit depends on the father or family name. Enter it in “Try the name now” on this page and we score the transition, length balance, and cadence.