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Waseem
How to Pronounce Waseem
Pronounced wah-SEEM /wɑˈsim/Medium
Meaning: A spelling of Wasim — from Arabic wasim, 'handsome, graceful, good-looking; comely'Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Waseem is a spelling of Wasim — from Arabic wasim, 'handsome, graceful, good-looking; comely, with fine features'. A warm, classic name across the Arab and South Asian Muslim worlds (the cricketing great Wasim Akram; said 'wah-SEEM'; nickname Was).
In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare in this spelling, handsome-and-graceful at the root, and classic.
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What does the name Waseem mean?
Waseem spells Wasim — Arabic 'handsome, graceful, good-looking'.
How do you pronounce Waseem?
It's said wah-SEEM /wɑˈsim/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Waseem a boy or girl name?
Waseem is a boy's name.
How popular is Waseem?
Waseem is a rare name in the U.S.