Save Gender Masculine Usage Pashto, Dari Persian, Urdu Scripts بسم الله (Pashto) بسمالله (Persian) بسم اللہ (Urdu) Meaning & HistoryExpand Links From the Arabic phrase بسْم الله (bismi llah) meaning "in the name of Allah", from اسْم (ism) meaning "name" combined with الله (Allah). These are the opening words of the Quran, also traditionally recited before performing some duties. Related Names Rootsism + Allah Categories religion theophoric names Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Entry updated May 26, 2026