ابتسام

Ibtissam

girlArabic, French-style spelling

Ibtissam is a Muslim girl name meaning “Smile, smiling”.

MeaningSmile, smiling
GenderGirl
OriginArabic, French-style spelling
Arabic spellingابتسام
Pronunciationib-ti-SAHM
Arabic rootب س م (b-s-m) — to smile
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Ibtissam

Ibtissam is the French spelling of Ibtisām, a verbal noun meaning smiling. The double s keeps the s sound in French transliteration, so this form is common in Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia. The name expresses cheerfulness and kindness, and it is one of the classic North African girls' names.

Is Ibtissam a Muslim name?

Yes. Ibtissam is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning smile.

Is Ibtissam in the Quran?

The root appears in 'So he smiled (tabassama), amused at her speech' (Quran 27:19).

Where is the name Ibtissam used?

Very common in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Lebanon.

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Spellings and variants of Ibtissam

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ibtissam mean?

Ibtissam means 'Smile, smiling'. It comes from Arabic, French-style spelling.

Is Ibtissam a Muslim name?

Yes. Ibtissam is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning smile.

How do you write Ibtissam in Arabic?

Ibtissam is written ابتسام in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Ibtissam?

Ibtissam is pronounced ib-ti-SAHM.

Is Ibtissam mentioned in the Quran?

The root appears in 'So he smiled (tabassama), amused at her speech' (Quran 27:19).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.