Asir

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Asir Pronunciation

Asir is pronounced ah-SEER /ɑˈsir/High

Meaning: From Arabic asir, 'captivating, one who takes captive (the heart)'; also a place-name (Asir region)Medium

In 30 seconds: One who captures the heart: Asir is Arabic for 'captivating' — the charmer who takes you captive. Smooth, alluring, and also the name of a green Arabian highland region.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic asir, 'captivating, one who takes captive (the heart)'; also a place-name (Asir region)

U.S. rank (2024)#3601 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births31 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 370

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Asir comes from Arabic asir, 'captivating, one who takes captive', especially of the heart — a charmer. It is also a place-name, the Asir highlands of southwestern Arabia. A smooth, alluring given name across the Arab world.

In the U.S. it appears in Arab and Muslim families. Rare, captivating at the root, and smooth.

Did you know? Asir is also the name of a lush, mountainous region of southwestern Saudi Arabia — green and misty, unlike the desert — so the name carries a hint of highland beauty.

Overall data confidence 72%

Arabic references — Asir — etymology

Variations

AseerAsyr

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Asir?

Asir is pronounced ah-SEER (/ɑˈsir/). Press play above to hear Asir said aloud.

How do you say Asir?

Asir is said ah-SEER (/ɑˈsir/). Press play above to hear Asir said aloud.

What does the name Asir mean?

Asir is Arabic for 'captivating, one who takes the heart captive'; it's also an Arabian place-name.

Is Asir a boy or girl name?

Asir is a boy's name.

How popular is Asir?

Asir is a rare name in the U.S.