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Bisma

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Pronounced BIS-mah /ˈbɪs.mə/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic root b-s-m, 'to smile,' behind basma/bisma, 'a smile.' Widely used in Urdu-speaking families in Pakistan and the diaspora as a warm, cheerful name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A sunny name: Bisma means 'smile' in Arabic and Urdu (said 'BIS-mah'). Short, warm, and cheerful.
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Origin MediumArabic, Urdu
MeaningFrom the Arabic root b-s-m, 'to smile,' behind basma/bisma, 'a smile.' Widely used in Urdu-speaking families in Pakistan and the diaspora as a warm, cheerful name.
U.S. rank (2024)#15628 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)≈ 254

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200119922024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bisma rests on the Arabic root b-s-m, 'to smile,' giving basma, 'a smile.' It is common in Pakistan and among Urdu-speaking families worldwide, prized for its bright, gentle sense. Rare in the U.S. (said 'BIS-mah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare here, familiar in Pakistan, and cheerful.

Did you know? Bisma comes from the Arabic root for 'to smile' — the same root behind Basma — so the name carries a smile in it, which is part of why it is a favorite in Urdu-speaking families (said 'BIS-mah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Bisma — Arabic/Urdu 'smile'; root b-s-m

Variations

BasmaBismahBusma

Nicknames

BissyMimi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bisma mean?

Bisma means 'smile' in Arabic and Urdu, from the root b-s-m, 'to smile.'

How do you pronounce Bisma?

It's said BIS-mah /ˈbɪs.mə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Bisma a boy or girl name?

Bisma is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Bisma?

Bisma is a rare name in the U.S., though common in Pakistan.

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