نسيم

Nesim

boyTurkish form of Arabic Nasīm

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

MeaningGentle breeze
GenderBoy
OriginTurkish form of Arabic Nasīm
Arabic spellingنسيم
Pronunciationneh-SEEM
Arabic rootن س م (n-s-m) — to breathe, a breeze
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Nesim

Nesim is the Turkish and Balkan form of Nasīm, 'a gentle breeze'. Turkish spelling turns the short 'a' into 'e'. Note that Nesim is also used by Turkish Jews as a form of the Hebrew Nissim ('miracles'), a separate name that sounds alike.

Is Nesim a Muslim name?

Yes, for Muslims Nesim is the Turkish form of the Arabic Nasīm, 'gentle breeze'.

Where is the name Nesim used?

Used in Turkey, Bosnia and Albania.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nesim mean?

Nesim means 'Gentle breeze'. It comes from Turkish form of Arabic Nasīm.

Is Nesim a Muslim name?

Yes, for Muslims Nesim is the Turkish form of the Arabic Nasīm, 'gentle breeze'.

How do you write Nesim in Arabic?

Nesim is written نسيم in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Nesim?

Nesim is pronounced neh-SEEM.

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