Arabic

Bassam

Pronounced bah-SAHMShare

Meaning: Smiling; cheerful

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Bassam describes someone who smiles readily in Arabic. The meaning is an affectionate portrait of a cheerful person.

Nicknames

  • Sam

Spellings & variants

  • Basam

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Bassam comes from Arabic.

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