The nameNessim
Nessim is a form of Nassim, given in France mostly in the 2010s.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Like Nassim, it comes from the Arabic nasim, "gentle breeze".
Origin
Arabic.
History
Found in France since 1968, Nessim rose in the 2000s and peaked in the mid 2010s, notably in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
Popularity of the name Nessim
Nessim in France
Nessim was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 615 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Nessim. Its rise began around 1975, and it peaked in 2015. Half of all babies named Nessim in France were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 40 births a year on average, against 64 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Nessim in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nessim mean?
Like Nassim, it comes from the Arabic nasim, "gentle breeze".
What is the origin of the name Nessim?
Arabic.
Is Nessim a girl's or a boy's name?
Nessim is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Nessim?
Variants and related names of Nessim include Nassim.