Baasem

A Quranic Name for Boys

Meaning: Happiness, Laughter, Joy and Delight

Baasem is variant of Basem and has the exact same meaning and pronunciation (see below for full meaning). You can use either Baasem or Basem, both are correct and acceptable. If you like this variant more and you'd like to pronounce it the way it is spelled (different than the original name), this is perfectly acceptable. For more details please see the main entry at: Basem.

Full Meaning of Baasem

Baasem is an indirect Quranic name for boys that means “one who smiles”, “cheerful”, “good-humored”. It is derived from the B-S-M root which is used in the Quran in Surat an-Naml.

So [Solomon] smiled, amused at her speech, and said, “My Lord, enable me to be grateful for Your favor which You have bestowed upon me and upon my parents and to do righteousness of which You approve. And admit me by Your mercy into [the ranks of] Your righteous servants.” (Quran 27:19)