Besim

Besim is a boy's name of Turkish origin meaning “belief.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Besim at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Turkish
Meaning
“belief”
Pronunciation
/bɛˈsim/

About the name Besim

Besim belongs to the Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “belief” — is the sense carried by its Turkish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Besim first appears in Social Security records in 1982. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #5706 in 1982, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 32 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Besim in US records

First recorded (US)
1982
Best US rank
#5706 in 1982
Peak year
2002
Total since 1880
32

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Besim mean?

Besim means “belief” in its Turkish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Besim a boy or girl name?

Besim is a boy name.

What origin is the name Besim?

Besim comes from the Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Besim?

Besim first appears in US records in 1982. Its best-ever ranking was #5706 in 1982, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Besim?

Besim is pronounced /bɛˈsim/ (IPA).

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