Nasima means “gentle breeze”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir.
- Nasima is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Nasima mean?
Literal meaning
Nasima is a girl's name used in Bashkir, Tatar and Uzbek. It means “gentle breeze”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Nasima in Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir
What does Nasima mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Nasima and Насима (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion). No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “gentle breeze” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Nasima mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Нәсимә and Nasima (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “gentle breeze” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Nasima mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Nasima (common romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “gentle breeze” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Nasima come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Nasima?
Nasima is used as a given name in Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir. 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.
Nasima across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uzbek | NasimaLatin | Girl | same as above: “gentle breeze” | Editorial |
| Tatar | НәсимәCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “gentle breeze” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | NasimaLatin, romanized | Girl | same as above: “gentle breeze” | Editorial |
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 Nasima
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.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nasima | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Насима | Uzbek | Cyrillic | Cyrillic transliteration (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion) |
| Нәсимә | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Nasima | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Nasima | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Sibling names for Nasima
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 Nasima rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MahvashGirl“moon-like, moon-faced”same language (uzbek)
- HassonBoy“handsome, excellent”same language (uzbek)
- ShahriyorBoy“sovereign, king”same language (uzbek)
- VohidBoy“the One, unique”same language (uzbek)
- MaftunaGirl“enchanted, charmed”same language (uzbek)
- HurriyatGirl“freedom, liberty”same language (uzbek)
- BurhonBoy“proof”same language (uzbek)
- İbrahimBoy“Abraham (name of the patriarch and prophet)”same language (uzbek, tatar, bashkir)
Common questions about Nasima
What does the name Nasima mean?
Nasima means “gentle breeze”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Nasima a girl's or a boy's name?
Nasima is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Uzbek: girls; Tatar: girls; Bashkir: girls.
Where does Nasima come from?
Nasima is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Nasima?
Nasima is recorded for Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir. 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 Nasima spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Nasima (Latin), Нәсимә (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Nasima have?
Nasima has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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