Tabassum

Tabassum is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning “smiling.” In England & Wales it was given to 5 girls in 2024.

Tabassum at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“smiling”

About the name Tabassum

Tabassum belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “smiling” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Tabassum first appears in Social Security records in 2005. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #14971 in 2023, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 28 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Tabassum in US records

First recorded (US)
2005
Best US rank
#14971 in 2023
Peak year
2006
Total since 1880
28

Tabassum in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1107 in 2001
Babies named Tabassum in 2024
5
Total since 1996
180

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tabassum mean?

Tabassum means “smiling” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Tabassum a boy or girl name?

Tabassum is a girl name. In England & Wales, 5 babies received the name in 2024.

What origin is the name Tabassum?

Tabassum comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Tabassum?

Tabassum first appears in US records in 2005. Its best-ever ranking was #14971 in 2023, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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