Basma
GirlArabic · Arabic /ˈbas.ma/; two syllables, stress on the first, with an s sound as in sun.
Basma is an Arabic feminine name meaning “a smile”. Its compact rhythm gives this warm image a clear, unfussy sound.
Origin
Arabic
Pronunciation
Arabic /ˈbas.ma/; two syllables, stress on the first, with an s sound as in sun.
A smile.
Basma is an Arabic feminine name meaning “a smile”, written بسمة. The image is small and immediate: a smile exchanged in greeting or a quiet moment of pleasure. This gives the name a warmth that feels personal rather than grand or ceremonial. Its meaning is the smile itself, rather than “a woman who smiles”. In Arabic, Basma is pronounced /ˈbas.ma/, with two syllables and the emphasis on the first. Keep the s unvoiced, as in sun, and move straight from s to m without adding another vowel. That close meeting of consonants gives the name a firmer centre than its gentle meaning might suggest. For someone drawn to short names, Basma offers both a distinct outline and an affectionate image. The initial b makes a clear entrance, while the final a leaves a softer finish.
Etymology: From Arabic بَسْمَة (basma), a noun for a smile, related to بَسَمَ (basama), “to smile”. The word names the smile itself.
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Name popularity
Latest year: 2025
Girls
Rank6,888
Source
SSA records cover Social Security card applications, not every US birth. Names with fewer than 5 occurrences are omitted; gaps do not mean zero. Spellings are kept separate, except that SSA removes spaces and hyphens. Equal counts are ranked alphabetically. Ranks are calculated separately for boys and girls.
Origin
Arabic