Asim

عاصمIn Arabic

Meaning: Protector, one who shields from harm
About the name: Asim ibn Abi al-Najud (d. 745) is one of the seven canonical Qur'an readers; the reading passed on by his pupil Hafs is the most widespread in the Muslim world.
For: A boy
Origin: Arabic
Other spellings: Aasim, Assim

Islamic naming guidance

Draft: not yet reviewed by a scholar. This is not a fatwa.

Name of a companion of the Prophet

Asim ibn Thabit was one of the Ansar who helped the Prophet after his migration to Medina.

Confidence: medium

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