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The baby name Naseem is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /naˈsiːm/ or /nəˈsiːm/ (nah-SEEM).

Naseem is Arabic in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: /naˈsiːm/ or /nəˈsiːm/ (nah-SEEM)

What is the meaning of the name Naseem ?

The baby name Naseem is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /naˈsiːm/ or /nəˈsiːm/ (nah-SEEM).

Naseem is Arabic in Origin.

Naseem is an Arabic and Persian given name (نسيم) meaning “breeze” or “gentle zephyr,” evoking freshness, calm, and renewal. Used across the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia, it functions as a unisex name, more often masculine in Arabic and Urdu contexts but also borne by women, especially in Persian-influenced cultures. The image of the morning breeze (nasim-e saba) recurs in classical Arabic and Persian verse and Sufi writing, where it symbolizes grace, subtle guidance, and glad tidings.

Transliterations and regional variants include Nasim, Nacim (Maghrebi French), Nesim (Turkish/Balkan), and feminine forms Naseema/Nasima, Nasimah, and Nesime. The name also appears as a surname in some families. Through migration and global media, Naseem has gained recognition in English-speaking countries while retaining its lyrical, nature-inspired meaning. Notable bearers across cultures have reinforced its cross-gender appeal and timeless, airy charm.

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Naseem – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
FJ Boys 0 #17 1 603
MV Boys 0 #60 18 3,375
AF 0 #69 8 1,883
IN 0 #70 2 2,963
QA 0 #87 14 7,011
AF Girls 0 #92 3 2,402
OM 0 #113 9 6,215
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
KW 0 #116 6 5,216
JO 0 #119 19 2,158
BN Boys 0 #124 10 6,332
IQ 0 #127 7 3,533
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
YE 0 #153 332 8,639
AE 0 #156 22 10,220
SA Boys 0 #169 7,308 28,008
JO Boys 0 #186 284 7,057
AF Boys 0 #190 83 3,535
PS 0 #201 18 5,692
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
PS Boys 0 #223 494 10,655
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
JO Girls 0 #237 91 7,570
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
SA 0 #244 52 10,560
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
GR Boys 0 #253 15 6,912
IL 0 #259 16 6,291
IL Boys 0 #265 472 10,983
NG 0 #271 2 5,926
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
QA Girls 0 #280 37 15,378
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
JP Boys 0 #298 6 7,909
Canada Boys 2024 #301 6 2,588
OM Girls 0 #306 91 15,987
DK Girls 0 #307 10 7,429
MU Girls 0 #318 34 8,539
SD Girls 0 #324 22 7,678
AE Boys 0 #325 1,447 22,615
CN Boys 0 #330 2 9,639
DK Boys 0 #330 3 7,401
KW Boys 0 #335 535 18,755
LY 0 #335 215 12,703
BH 0 #349 207 17,937
MY 0 #352 3 12,352
QA Boys 0 #356 394 18,093
SY 0 #357 495 11,684
SA Girls 0 #368 706 25,931
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
OM Boys 0 #376 690 17,948
AE Girls 0 #379 175 20,968
PT Boys 0 #380 2 7,951
EG 0 #381 20 6,387
Finland Boys 0 #390 38 2,041
BD Girls 0 #403 4 8,413
SD Boys 0 #419 27 10,523
ZA 0 #430 18 14,421
IQ Girls 0 #433 72 11,303
KW Girls 0 #445 71 19,177
PS Girls 0 #480 44 10,981
IN Boys 0 #490 619 16,750
IQ Boys 0 #496 172 13,071
PA Boys 0 #504 2 9,305
CR Boys 0 #509 2 10,188
RU Boys 0 #524 3 12,621
IN Girls 0 #531 101 13,121
IR Girls 0 #540 6 8,334
HK Boys 0 #553 5 12,905
IR Boys 0 #557 9 10,162
EG Girls 0 #569 450 14,742
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
IL Girls 0 #581 37 11,648
BD Boys 0 #597 9 10,045
LB 0 #608 51 13,263
SG Girls 0 #630 3 18,916
HK Girls 0 #649 2 16,104
EG Boys 0 #676 214 15,035
SG Boys 0 #687 11 17,960
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
United States Boys 2024 #852 41 7,044
TN 0 #857 9 13,765
United States Girls 2024 #912 5 8,487
Spain Boys 0 #916 15 5,610
PE Boys 0 #925 2 14,506
Germany Boys 0 #926 27 5,697
NG Boys 0 #938 14 16,906
NL Boys 0 #941 11 5,873
MY Girls 0 #984 11 24,821
MY Boys 0 #1,031 81 25,439
ZA Boys 0 #1,088 91 25,619
TR 0 #1,115 97 19,440
ZA Girls 0 #1,115 27 25,928
MA 0 #1,118 11 20,986
DZ 0 #1,232 3 20,130
IT Boys 0 #1,430 42 10,046

Naseem is popular in 54 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Naseem

Naseem is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Naseem is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /naˈsiːm/ or /nəˈsiːm/ (nah-SEEM).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Nasim, Nassim, Naseema, Naseemah, Nasima and Nassima.
Across languages, Naseem has these equivalents: Nasim (Persian transliteration), Nassim (alternate transliteration), Naseema/Nasima (feminine forms), Zephyr (Greek, 'west wind'), Anila (Sanskrit, 'wind'), and 1 more.
Yes — Naseem ranked #301 in Canada in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Naseem ranks highest in Canada (#301 in 2024).