Basīma

Basīma (باسمة) is an authentic Arabic feminine name meaning 'smiling' or 'cheerful', formed as the feminine active participle of the root b-s-m (ب س م). The name appears in Arabic lexica as basim/basima forms and has been taken into Urdu usage without change in core meaning; it conveys a temperament of pleasantness and good cheer. It is used across Arab and South Asian Muslim communities, though less common than related names. Basīma is culturally neutral in Islamic naming practice — it is not a prophetic name nor derived from a Quranic proper noun, so quranic_reference is empty. For parents seeking a gentle, positive Urdu/Arabic name with clear linguistic roots, Basīma is a historically attested option. Related names include [[Basma]] and [[Basmah]] which share the same Arabic root and comparable meanings.