← All names

Bismah

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Bismah: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2003.

Bismah is a feminine name of Arabic origin, derived from the root *b-s-m*, meaning “smile” or “happiness,” and is often associated with a joyful or cheerful disposition. It does not have widely known historical bearers, but it appears in contemporary use, particularly among Muslim communities globally. There are no major places named after a bearer, though the name shares its root with the city of Basra in Iraq, whose name is also linked to the same linguistic origin. A notable variant is the related name Basma, which carries the same meaning of “smile” and is more common in many Arabic-speaking countries. While rare in Scotland, Bismah has occasionally appeared in birth records as families celebrate cultural heritage through naming.