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Basim

BAH-sim2 syllables
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A name meaning 'smiling' or 'cheerful'. (Arabic)

What does Basim mean?

Arabic: A name meaning 'smiling' or 'cheerful'.. Basim is derived from the Arabic word meaning 'smiling' or 'cheerful', often used to describe a happy person.

Is Basim a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Basim in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Basim in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Basim suit?

Human name
Soft sound

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Meet Basim!

Did you hear Basim just joined us? With a name meaning 'cheerful', I bet he’ll be the one who always brings the squeaky toys to the party!

Like Basim? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.