Basma

Basma Meaning & Origin

About Basma
The surname Basma is of Arabic origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Arabic word "basam" which means "smile" or "to smile." As a surname, Basma is often associated with positive qualities such as happiness, joy, and a cheerful disposition. It can also be seen as a symbol of optimism and a reminder to approach life with a positive attitude.

🌍 Origin
📏 Surname Length
💬 Number of Syllables
🔠 Starting Letter
Discover Your Ancestry with 23andMe Logo

Discover Your Ancestry with 23andMe

Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.

Save 15%-60% this holiday season

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Basma is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Basma: 214
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 86,981
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Basma based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Basma is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PSM
🗽 NYSIIS
BANA
🔊 Soundex
B0250
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 S M AH0
🌐 IPA
/basma*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PSM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Basma in Braille

Here's how to represent Basma in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Basma in braille

How to sign the name Basma using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Basma using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Basma in sign language

Numerology