Besime means “smiling one”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish.
- Besime is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Besime mean?
كۈلۈمسىرەپ تۇرغۇچىLiteral meaning
Besime (بەسىمە) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “smiling one” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Besime in Turkish and Uyghur
What does Besime mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Besime. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “smiling one” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Besime mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written بەسىمە and Besime (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “smiling one” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Besime come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Besime?
Besime is used as a given name in Turkish and Uyghur. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Besime across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | BesimeLatin | Girl | same as above: “smiling one” | Editorial |
| Uyghur | بەسىمەArabic script | Girl | same as above: “smiling one” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Besime
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
Names related to Besime
Variants and linked names
- BasimBoy“smiling one”
Sibling names for Besime
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Besime rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AlkorUnisex“red ember”same language (turkish)
- PexrinurGirl“the name Pexri with the epithet Nur”same language (uyghur)
- KoçBoy“ram”same language (turkish)
- AqmewlaBoy“the name Mewla with the epithet Aq”same language (uyghur)
- “strong”same language (uyghur)
- KéwirBoy“big, great, mighty”same language (uyghur)
- OlcayhanBoy“fortunate khan”same language (turkish)
- TöreliUnisex“good; hospitable; noble”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Besime
What does the name Besime mean?
Besime means “smiling one”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish.
Is Besime a girl's or a boy's name?
Besime is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Turkish: girls; Uyghur: girls.
Where does Besime come from?
Besime is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Besime?
Besime is recorded for Turkish and Uyghur. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Besime spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Besime (Latin), بەسىمە (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Besime have?
Besime has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: كۈلۈمسىرەپ تۇرغۇچى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic (+2 more)
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