Ibtisam (Arabic: ابتسام, romanized: ibtisām) is an Arabic feminine given name that literally means "a smile." It derives from the Arabic root basama, which signifies the act of smiling. In Arabic-speaking cultures, the name is predominantly given to girls and carries a distinctly feminine connotation, symbolizing joy and a cheerful disposition.Etymologically, the name is formed from the verbal noun of the form VIII verb ibtasama ("to smile"), which itself comes from the triliteral root ب-س-م (b-s-m). This root is associated with smiling and pleasant expressions. As a theophoric or purely secular name, Ibtisam lacks direct religious connotations but is widely appreciated in Islamic cultures for its positive meaning.Notable bearers of the name include Ibtisam Barakat (born 1963), a Palestinian-American writer and poet; Ibtisam Lutfi (born 1950), a Saudi Arabian singer; and Ibtisam Mahameed (born 1960), an Israeli-Palestinian peace activist. In the Indian subcontinent, Ibtisam may also be used as a masculine name among South Asian Muslims, though this usage is less common.The name has variant forms such as Ibtissam, which appears in French-influenced North African contexts.Meaning: "a smile"Origin: ArabicType: Given name (mostly feminine)Usage regions: Middle East, North Africa, South Asia