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Tabassum

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Unisex

Meaning

Smile

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

South Asia

Global Spellings

Arabic تبسم
Urdu تبسم
Persian تبسم
Bengali তাবাসসুম
Pashto تبسم

Alternate Spellings

Tabassum is a versatile and harmonious name suitable for both boys and girls. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Smile', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Arabic regions, Tabassum has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Tabassum comes from the same Arabic root b-s-m as Basma, meaning "to smile." It is translated as "smile."

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic root ب-س-م (b-s-m, 'to smile'). Tabassum means 'smile' - a hadith describes smiling as a form of charity.

Islamic Significance

Joy is directed in the Quran rather than discouraged: in the bounty of God and in his mercy, in that let them rejoice (10:58).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across South Asian Muslim communities, particularly as a girl's name.