Aasim
Aasim is a Muslim boy name meaning “Protector, guardian”.
| Meaning | Protector, guardian |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عاصم |
| Pronunciation | AA-sim |
| Arabic root | ع ص م (ʿ-ṣ-m) — to protect, to guard |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Aasim
Aasim is from ʿĀṣim, 'one who protects or shields'. Bearers include the Companion ʿĀṣim ibn Thābit and ʿĀṣim ibn Abī al-Najūd, the Kufan reciter whose reading of the Quran, through his student Ḥafṣ, is the one most Muslims recite today. It remains a widely used name today.
Is Aasim a Muslim name?
Yes. Aasim (ʿĀṣim) is an Arabic Muslim name borne by a Companion and by the famous Quran reciter ʿĀṣim.
Is Aasim in the Quran?
Noah's son was told: 'There is no protector (ʿāṣim) today from the decree of Allah' (Quran 11:43).
Where is the name Aasim used?
Used throughout 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 comes from Arabic.
Is Aasim a Muslim name?
Yes. Aasim (ʿĀṣim) is an Arabic Muslim name borne by a Companion and by the famous Quran reciter ʿĀṣim.
How do you write Aasim in Arabic?
Aasim is written عاصم in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Aasim?
Aasim is pronounced AA-sim.
Is Aasim mentioned in the Quran?
Noah's son was told: 'There is no protector (ʿāṣim) today from the decree of Allah' (Quran 11:43).