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Basmala

بسملة

Saying “In the name of God, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate”

Girl names

Meaning of Basmala

Saying “In the name of God, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate”

About the name Basmala

This profile summarizes Basmala as “Saying “In the name of God, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate”” and identifies its recorded context as international. A dictionary gloss is a linguistic explanation, not a prediction about a child.

At a glance

Usage
Girl names
Origin
International
First Arabic letter
ب
Arabic letters
5
Pronunciation guide
Basmala

How to write and say Basmala

In Arabic
بسملة
In Latin letters
Basmala

This pronunciation guide is approximate and varies between families and languages. Use one consistent spelling on your child’s official documents.

Why consider the name Basmala?

  • This profile summarizes Basmala as “Saying “In the name of God, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate”” and identifies its recorded context as international. A dictionary gloss is a linguistic explanation, not a prediction about a child.
  • Check the Latin form used in the country of registration because transliteration is not universal.

Sources & further reading

Wiktionary · بسملة ↗

Questions about Basmala

What does Basmala mean?

Saying “In the name of God, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate”

How do you write Basmala in Arabic and Latin letters?

The forms shown here are بسملة in Arabic and Basmala in Latin letters. The official form may differ by country and family.

Are there other spellings of Basmala?

We have not recorded a verified alternative spelling yet. Transliteration can still vary between languages.

How is Basmala pronounced?

Our approximate guide is Basmala. Actual pronunciation varies by family and language.

What does Basmala mean?

Saying “In the name of God, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate” This is a concise linguistic summary; references may use nearby wording or add context.

How can Basmala be written in Latin letters?

The form shown here is Basmala. Choose the spelling that fits official records.