What is the meaning of the name Basma in Islam?

Basma (Arabic: بسمة) means "Smile" in Arabic. It is a girl's name used by Muslims worldwide.

Is Basma a good Islamic name?

Yes, Basma is considered a good Islamic name as it carries a positive meaning: "Smile". Names with good meanings are encouraged in Islam, and the Prophet ﷺ recommended naming children with beautiful names.

Quick Answer

Basma (بسمة) is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning Smile. Global Prayer Times lists the meaning, origin and related Islamic baby names below — one of 483 names in the free directory, with no ads or tracking.

Girl Arabic

Basma

بسمة

Meaning

Smile

Gender

Girl's name

Origin

Arabic

Popularity

popular

Basma (بسمة) is an Arabic name meaning "Smile". The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: "On the Day of Judgement you will be called by your names and your fathers' names, so make your names good." (Abu Dawud)

More Girl's Names Starting with B

Bilqis

Queen of Sheba

بلقيس

Batool

Virgin

بتول

Buraira

Innocent

بريرة

Bushra

Glad tidings

بشرى

Bayan

Clarity

بيان

Badra

Full moon

بدرة

Baraka

Divine blessing

بركة

Bisma

Smile

بسمة

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