معتصم

Mutasem

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Mutasem is a Muslim boy name meaning “One who holds fast (to God); protected”.

MeaningOne who holds fast (to God); protected
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingمعتصم
Pronunciationmu-TA-sim
Arabic rootع ص م (ʿ-ṣ-m) — to protect, hold fast
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Mutasem

Mutasem (Muʿtaṣim) means 'one who holds firmly' or 'seeks protection', especially holding fast to God. The Abbasid caliph al-Muʿtaṣim bi-llāh, son of Harun al-Rashid, is its most famous bearer, remembered for answering the plea of a captive woman at Amorium. The name is common in Jordan, Palestine and Sudan.

Is Mutasem a Muslim name?

Yes. Mutasem is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning 'one who holds fast to God'.

Is Mutasem in the Quran?

The root appears in 'And hold firmly (iʿtaṣimū) to the rope of Allah all together' (Quran 3:103).

Where is the name Mutasem used?

Common in Jordan, Palestine, Sudan and Egypt.

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Spellings and variants of Mutasem

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mutasem mean?

Mutasem means 'One who holds fast (to God); protected'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Mutasem a Muslim name?

Yes. Mutasem is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning 'one who holds fast to God'.

How do you write Mutasem in Arabic?

Mutasem is written معتصم in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Mutasem?

Mutasem is pronounced mu-TA-sim.

Is Mutasem mentioned in the Quran?

The root appears in 'And hold firmly (iʿtaṣimū) to the rope of Allah all together' (Quran 3:103).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.