The baby name Basmath is a Female name , 2323 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbæs.mæθ/ (BAS-math); alternative Hebrew-style /ba.səˈmaθ/ (ba-se-MATH).
Basmath is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Basmath is a Female name , 2323 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbæs.mæθ/ (BAS-math); alternative Hebrew-style /ba.səˈmaθ/ (ba-se-MATH).
Basmath is Hebrew in Origin.
Basmath is a feminine biblical name of Hebrew origin, from the root bosem/besem ("spice, balsam, perfume"), thus meaning "fragrance" or "sweet aroma." In the Hebrew Bible it designates at least two women: a Hittite wife of Esau (Genesis 26:34) and, in a variant tradition, the Ishmaelite wife he later takes; the name also appears as a daughter of King Solomon (1 Kings 4:15). Septuagint and Vulgate forms preserve the sibilant and final th.
Modern spellings and cognates include Basemath (most common in English Bibles), Basmat and Bosmat in modern Israeli usage, and rarer Basemeth. While long uncommon in English-speaking countries, the name has seen niche revival among Hebrew speakers and in religious circles, valued for its gentle, sensuous meaning and antique elegance. Related imagery links it to "bosem/besamim," the spices used in Jewish ritual, reinforcing associations of sweetness and blessing.
Basmath is exceptionally rare. There are only 2 recorded uses on record, spread over 2 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
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