Waseem

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Waseem Pronunciation

Waseem is pronounced wah-SEEM /wɑˈsim/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Wasim — from Arabic wasim, 'handsome, graceful, good-looking; comely'Medium

In 30 seconds: Handsome; graceful: Waseem spells Wasim — 'handsome, graceful'. Warm, classic, and crisp (said 'wah-SEEM').

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningA spelling of Wasim — from Arabic wasim, 'handsome, graceful, good-looking; comely'

U.S. rank (2024)#6143 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 775

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

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.

Did you know? Wasim means 'handsome, graceful, good-looking; comely' in Arabic — Waseem is a spelling, warm and classic (the cricketer Wasim Akram; said 'wah-SEEM').

Overall data confidence 70%

Behind the Name — Wasim — root etymology

Variations

WasimWassimWaseam

Nicknames

Was

Themes & Styles

Arabic Muslim

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Waseem?

Waseem is pronounced wah-SEEM (/wɑˈsim/). Press play above to hear Waseem said aloud.

How do you say Waseem?

Waseem is said wah-SEEM (/wɑˈsim/). Press play above to hear Waseem said aloud.

What does the name Waseem mean?

Waseem spells Wasim — Arabic 'handsome, graceful, good-looking'.

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.