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Nassim
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How to Pronounce Nassim
Pronounced nah-SEEM /nɑˈsim/Medium
Meaning: From the Arabic Nasim, 'a gentle breeze; a fresh, soft wind; fresh air'Low
In 30 seconds: A gentle breeze; fresh air: Nassim is Arabic. Lyrical, gentle, and warm (said 'nah-SEEM').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Nasim, 'a gentle breeze; a fresh, soft wind; fresh air'
U.S. rank (2025)#8708 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 277
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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
Nassim comes from the Arabic Nasim, 'a gentle breeze; a fresh, soft wind; fresh air'. A lyrical, gentle name (said 'nah-SEEM').
In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, a-gentle-breeze at the root, and gentle.
Did you know? Nassim means 'a gentle breeze; a fresh, soft wind' in Arabic — a lyrical, gentle name (said 'nah-SEEM').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Nassim — Arabic etymology
Variations
NasimNaseem
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Nassim mean?
Nassim is Arabic for 'a gentle breeze; a fresh, soft wind'.
How do you pronounce Nassim?
It's said nah-SEEM /nɑˈsim/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Nassim a boy or girl name?
Nassim is a boy's name.
How popular is Nassim?
Nassim is a very rare name in the U.S.