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Wasima

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Meaning

Beautiful

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic وسيمة
Urdu وسیما۔
Persian وسیما
Turkish Vasima
Bengali ওয়াসিমা
Pashto وسیمه
Capturing elegance and depth, Wasima stands out as a meaningful name for your daughter. The literal meaning, 'Beautiful', evokes imagery of nature and radiance, suggesting a personality full of life and positivity.

Pronounced as Wasima, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Wasima comes from the Arabic root w-s-m, the same root behind Wisam, meaning "to mark" or "distinguish." It is translated as "beautiful."

Reference Profile

Etymology

The feminine form of Wasim, from the Arabic root و-س-م (w-s-m, 'to mark, be handsome'). Wasima means 'beautiful, graceful.'

Islamic Significance

Beauty is treated in the Quran as a good in itself and not only as ornament: of the grazing livestock it says there is beauty in them for you when you bring them in and when you send them out (16:6).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name.