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."
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.