Aasim

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Aasim Pronunciation

Aasim is pronounced AH-sim /ˈɑ.sɪm/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic asim, 'protector, guardian; one who abstains from wrongdoing, chaste, virtuous'Medium

In 30 seconds: A virtuous protector: Aasim is Arabic for 'protector, guardian; one who refrains from sin'. Strong, devout, and warm.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic asim, 'protector, guardian; one who abstains from wrongdoing, chaste, virtuous'

U.S. rank (2024)#4691 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births21 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 553

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Aasim comes from Arabic asim, 'protector, guardian; one who abstains from wrongdoing, chaste, virtuous'. A strong, devout name across the Arab world (the Quran reciter Asim ibn Abi al-Najud).

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, a-virtuous-protector at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Aasim (Asim) means 'protector, guardian' — and 'one who refrains from wrongdoing, virtuous' — in Arabic; a strong, devout name (a famed early Quran reciter bore it).

Overall data confidence 78%

Arabic references — Asim — etymology

Variations

AsimAasym

Nicknames

Sim

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Aasim?

Aasim is pronounced AH-sim (/ˈɑ.sɪm/). Press play above to hear Aasim said aloud.

How do you say Aasim?

Aasim is said AH-sim (/ˈɑ.sɪm/). Press play above to hear Aasim said aloud.

What does the name Aasim mean?

Aasim is Arabic for 'protector, guardian; one who refrains from sin'.

Is Aasim a boy or girl name?

Aasim is a boy's name.

How popular is Aasim?

Aasim is a rare name in the U.S.