Maasoom
Maasoom is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Innocent, protected from sin”.
| Meaning | Innocent, protected from sin |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | معصوم |
| Pronunciation | maa-SOOM |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Afghanistan |
Meaning and origin of Maasoom
Maasoom is the South Asian spelling of the Arabic Ma'sum, meaning protected and, by extension, innocent or free of sin. Its root means to guard or keep safe, and Islamic theology uses the related 'isma for the way prophets are kept from sin. Urdu speakers also say masoom in daily life for any innocent child. In Iran the feminine form Masoumeh is very common.
Is Maasoom a Muslim name?
Maasoom comes from the Arabic Ma'sum, meaning innocent or kept safe from wrongdoing, and Muslim families value it for that sense of protection.
How popular is Maasoom?
It is used in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Afghanistan.
Gifts with the name Maasoom
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Spellings and variants of Maasoom
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maasoom mean?
Maasoom means 'Innocent, protected from sin'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Maasoom a Muslim name?
Maasoom comes from the Arabic Ma'sum, meaning innocent or kept safe from wrongdoing, and Muslim families value it for that sense of protection.
How do you pronounce Maasoom?
Maasoom is pronounced maa-SOOM.
Is Maasoom a boy or girl name?
Maasoom is usually a boy name.