نسيم

Nassim

boyArabic

Nassim is a Muslim boy name meaning “Gentle breeze”.

MeaningGentle breeze
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingنسيم
Pronunciationnah-SEEM
Arabic rootن س م (n-s-m) — breeze, breath
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Nassim

Nassim is the French-influenced spelling of Nasīm, a gentle, refreshing breeze. In Arabic poetry nasīm is the soft morning wind. The name is popular in Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia and Lebanon, and is used as a girl's name (Nasim, Nasima) in South Asia and Iran.

Is Nassim a Muslim name?

Yes. Nassim is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'gentle breeze'.

Where is the name Nassim used?

Common in the Maghreb and Lebanon.

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Spellings and variants of Nassim

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nassim mean?

Nassim means 'Gentle breeze'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Nassim a Muslim name?

Yes. Nassim is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'gentle breeze'.

How do you write Nassim in Arabic?

Nassim is written نسيم in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Nassim?

Nassim is pronounced nah-SEEM.

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