Girl name
Müsemma name meaning
“named; designated by a name”
Müsemma means “named” or “designated by a name.” It derives from Arabic musammā and is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. Related to tesmiye, the act of naming, it appears in the Turkish expression ismiyle müsemma, describing something whose name aptly reflects what it is.
What does Müsemma mean?
Named; designated by a name
In Turkish: adlandırılmış; bir adla anılan
Müsemma draws attention to the relationship between a name and what it designates. The Turkish expression ismiyle müsemma describes something living up to its name. Also found in older linguistic and logical writing, the word fundamentally means being named rather than possessing a particular character.
Origin of the name Müsemma
From Arabic musammā, meaning named or designated. It belongs to the same derivational family as tesmiye, the act of naming.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Müsemma in the Quran? | As a word · مسمى · 2:282Musamma appears in Surah Al-Baqarah as an adjective describing a specified term; it is not used there as a personal name. |
| Starts with | M · Mü |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Müsemma
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mysemma/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | مسمى |
Is Müsemma a girl’s name?
Yes, Müsemma is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Müsemma does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
FAQ about the name Müsemma
What is the meaning of Müsemma?
Müsemma means “named; designated by a name”. From Arabic musammā, meaning named or designated. It belongs to the same derivational family as tesmiye, the act of naming.
Is Müsemma a girl’s name?
Yes, Müsemma is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Müsemma in the Quran?
As a word. Musamma appears in Surah Al-Baqarah as an adjective describing a specified term; it is not used there as a personal name. (e.g.: 2:282)
What is the origin of the name Müsemma?
Müsemma is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Müsemma have?
Müsemma has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Müsemma?
Müsemma does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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