Bassem
Meaning of Bassem
Bassem is a male name with Arabic origin. It is pronounced as bah-SEM (/bɑˈsɛm/) in Arabic. The name has variations, one being Bassam. In terms of popularity, Bassem has been given to a small number of newborns in the United States. In 2019, it ranked 12,126th and in 2017, it ranked 12,237th. However, the name had higher rankings in previous years such as 1996 when it ranked 9,013th and in 1988 when it ranked 7,265th. Bassem carries a strong cultural association with the Arabic language and can be a unique choice for parents looking for an exotic name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as bah-SEM (/bɑˈsɛm/)
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Notable People Named Bassem
| Bassem Youssef - Bassem Raafat Mohamed Youssef is an Egyptian comedian, television host, and former surgeon, known for hosting the satirical comedy show Al Bernameg and being dubbed "Egypt's Jon Stewart." |
| Bassem Tamimi is a Palestinian grassroots activist known for organizing protests against Israeli settlement construction in the West Bank and was convicted by an Israeli military court in 2012. |
| Bassem Eid is a Palestinian commentator and political analyst known for his work on human rights violations in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. |
| Bassem Srarfi is a Tunisian professional footballer known for his role as a Winger for Club Africain and the Tunisia national team. |
| Bassem Sabry was an Egyptian journalist, blogger, and civil rights campaigner known for his extensive reporting on the Egyptian Revolution and as the founder of COMET, who was widely respected for his political analysis. |
