Asem
Asem is a Muslim boy name meaning “Protector, guardian”.
| Meaning | Protector, guardian |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عاصم |
| Pronunciation | AA-sem |
| Arabic root | ع ص م (ʿ-ṣ-m) — to protect, to safeguard |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Asem
Asem is a Levantine and Egyptian spelling of ʿĀṣim, 'one who protects'. ʿĀṣim ibn Thābit was a Companion who died at al-Rajīʿ, and ʿĀṣim ibn Abī al-Najūd was the Kufan reciter through whom the most widely used Quran reading, Ḥafṣ ʿan ʿĀṣim, is transmitted. In Arabic speech the long ā and short i are often heard as Asem.
Is Asem a Muslim name?
Yes. Asem is a Muslim name, a form of ʿĀṣim, meaning protector.
Where is the name Asem used?
Common in Jordan, Palestine, Egypt and the Gulf.
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Spellings and variants of Asem
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Asem mean?
Asem means 'Protector, guardian'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Asem a Muslim name?
Yes. Asem is a Muslim name, a form of ʿĀṣim, meaning protector.
How do you write Asem in Arabic?
Asem is written عاصم in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Asem?
Asem is pronounced AA-sem.