Mutasim
Mutasim is a Muslim boy name meaning “One who holds fast to God”.
| Meaning | One who holds fast to God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | معتصم |
| Pronunciation | moo-TAH-sim |
| Arabic root | ع ص م (ʿ-ṣ-m) — to protect, to hold fast |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Mutasim
Mutasim is Muʿtaṣim, one who clings firmly for protection, understood as holding fast to God. The Abbasid caliph al-Muʿtaṣim billāh, son of Hārūn al-Rashīd, took it as his regnal title, meaning 'he who seeks refuge in God'. It is popular in Sudan and Jordan and is sometimes spelled Moutasem.
Is Mutasim a Muslim name?
Yes. Mutasim is a Muslim name meaning 'one who holds fast to God'.
Is Mutasim in the Quran?
Its root appears in the command: 'And hold firmly to the rope of Allah all together' (Quran 3:103).
Where is the name Mutasim used?
Common in Sudan, Jordan, Palestine and the Gulf.
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Spellings and variants of Mutasim
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mutasim mean?
Mutasim means 'One who holds fast to God'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Mutasim a Muslim name?
Yes. Mutasim is a Muslim name meaning 'one who holds fast to God'.
How do you write Mutasim in Arabic?
Mutasim is written معتصم in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Mutasim?
Mutasim is pronounced moo-TAH-sim.
Is Mutasim mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in the command: 'And hold firmly to the rope of Allah all together' (Quran 3:103).