Ibtisam

Commonly associated in Arabic with ‘a smile’.

Ibtisam is a feminine given name used in Arabic-speaking communities and in multilingual families worldwide. It’s commonly explained as being connected with the idea of a smile, which gives it a warm, immediately understandable meaning without needing specialized knowledge. Etymologically, Ibtisam is often linked to the Arabic word ابتسام (ibtisām), which relates to smiling. When written in Latin letters, you may see spellings like Ibtisam or Ibtissam depending on regional conventions and personal preference. Pronunciation in English is often ib-ti-SAHM. A practical tip is to keep the first syllable light and to confirm the preferred Latin spelling for consistent documents and accounts.

Etymology: Often linked to Arabic ابتسام (ibtisām), a noun related to smiling; Latin spellings can vary (Ibtisam/Ibtissam).