Asim
In Arabic: عاصِم
Means the one who protects and prevents; it carries the sense of protection from error.
يعني المانِع والحافِظ، ومنه معنى العِصمة والحماية؛ كأن صاحبه يُصان من الخطل.
- Boy name
- Heritage
- Longer
- Strong sound
- Rare
- Pan-Arab
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عاصِم, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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Pleased to meet you, I'm عاصِم.
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- What does the name Asim mean?
- Means the one who protects and prevents; it carries the sense of protection from error.
- Is Asim a boy or a girl name?
- Asim is a boy name.
- How is Asim written in English?
- Asim in Arabic: عاصِم.
- Does Asim fit the father's name?
- Fit depends on the father or family name. Enter it in “Try the name now” on this page and we score the transition, length balance, and cadence.