Aasim
Aasim is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Protector, guardian”.
| Meaning | Protector, guardian |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | عاصم |
| Pronunciation | AA-sim |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Levant, Gulf States |
Meaning and origin of Aasim
Aasim means one who protects or shields. It comes from ʿĀṣim and the root ʿ-ṣ-m, to protect or guard. One Companion, ʿĀṣim ibn Thābit, carried it, and so did the Kufan Quran reciter ʿĀṣim ibn Abī al-Najūd. His reading of the Quran, passed on by his student Ḥafṣ, is the version recited by most Muslims today, and the name is still widely used.
Is Aasim a Muslim name?
Aasim was borne by a Companion and a great Quran reciter, and the Quran uses the word in the warning given to Noah's son: 'There is no protector (ʿāṣim) today from the decree of Allah' (Quran 11:43).
How popular is Aasim?
The name is used across the Muslim world.
Gifts with the name Aasim
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Spellings and variants of Aasim
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aasim mean?
Aasim means 'Protector, guardian'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Aasim a Muslim name?
Aasim was borne by a Companion and a great Quran reciter, and the Quran uses the word in the warning given to Noah's son: 'There is no protector (ʿāṣim) today from the decree of Allah' (Quran 11:43).
How do you pronounce Aasim?
Aasim is pronounced AA-sim.
Is Aasim a boy or girl name?
Aasim is usually a boy name.