Find out how popular the first name Basim has been for the last 47 years (from 1978 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Basim by gender

Based on the last 47 years of data, Basim is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Basim.

The history of the first name Basim

The name Basim originates from the Arabic language and culture, dating back to the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic root word "basama," which means "to smile" or "to be cheerful." The name is often associated with happiness, joy, and a positive outlook on life.

In the early days of Islam, the name Basim was not widely used, but it gained popularity during the Abbasid Caliphate (750-1258 CE). Several historical figures bore this name, including Basim al-Samman, a renowned Muslim scholar and theologian who lived in the 9th century CE.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Basim can be found in the writings of the famous Arab historian and writer, al-Tabari (838-923 CE). In his chronicles, he mentions a companion of the Prophet Muhammad named Basim ibn Qays al-Tamimi.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Basim. One such person was Basim ibn Ibrahim al-Samarqandi (d. 1041 CE), a Persian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of spherical trigonometry.

Another famous Basim was Basim al-Dimashqi (d. 1109 CE), a renowned Syrian scholar and physician who wrote extensively on medicine and pharmacology.

In the 13th century, Basim ibn Muhammad al-Husayni (d. 1269 CE) was a respected Islamic scholar and jurist from Baghdad, known for his work on Islamic law and jurisprudence.

During the Ottoman Empire, Basim Ahmed Pasha (1516-1567 CE) was a prominent military commander and statesman who served as the Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire from 1566 to 1567.

In more recent times, Basim Musallam (1930-1999) was a prominent Palestinian writer, poet, and academic who made significant contributions to Arabic literature and culture.

While the name Basim has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has gained popularity in various parts of the world and is now used by people of diverse backgrounds and ethnicities.

Data source

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