Boy name
Asım name meaning
“protector; one who keeps safe”
Asım means protector or one who keeps safe. It comes from Arabic ʿāṣim, an active participle associated with protecting and preventing, and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. The figure Asım in Mehmet Âkif Ersoy's Safahat provides a concrete literary association with the name.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Asım mean?
Protector; one who keeps safe
In Turkish: koruyan, tehlikeden sakınan
Asım conveys protection and the prevention of harm, and its Arabic source word occurs in the Quran. The Companion Asim ibn Thabit is a historical example; Asım in Mehmet Âkif's Safahat provides a separate, well-established connection to Turkish literary culture.
How popular is Asım?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 4provinces
Where is Asım in the top 30?
4 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Asım
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Asım
From Arabic ʿāṣim, an active participle from a root meaning to protect or prevent harm.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Asım in the Quran? | As a word · عاصم · 11:43, 40:33The source word of Asım occurs in the Quran meaning protector; it is an ordinary word in these verses. |
| Starts with | A · As |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Asım
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Asım Seracettin
Meaning of each name
- Asım: protector; one who keeps safe
- Seracettin: lamp of the faith; light of religion
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Zülküf Asım
Meaning of each name
- Zülküf: possessor of a share or responsibility
- Asım: protector; one who keeps safe
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Asım Macit
Meaning of each name
- Asım: protector; one who keeps safe
- Macit: glorious, honourable, exalted
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Neşet Asım
Meaning of each name
- Neşet: arising, coming into being and growing up
- Asım: protector; one who keeps safe
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Asım Mekin
Meaning of each name
- Asım: protector; one who keeps safe
- Mekin: firmly established, esteemed, well positioned
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Seyfettin Asım
Meaning of each name
- Seyfettin: sword of the faith
- Asım: protector; one who keeps safe
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Ömer Asım.
How to pronounce Asım
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /asɯm/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | عاصم |
Is Asım a boy’s name?
Yes, Asım is used mostly as a boy’s name. In TÜİK data, 99% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Asım appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Asim, Âsım
Names that sound like Asım
Famous people named Asım
- Asım Orhan Barut · b. 1926
- Asım Pars · b. 1976
- Asım Bezirci · b. 1927
- Asım Can Gündüz · b. 1955
- Asım Gündüz · b. 1880
- Asım Akın · b. 1940
- Asım Güzelbey · b. 1951
- Asım Tanış · b. 1942
- Asım Bey · b. 1877
- Asım Can Çaykıran · b. 1998
- Asım Ekren · b. 1951
- Asım Gültekin · b. 1975
FAQ about the name Asım
What is the meaning of Asım?
Asım means “protector; one who keeps safe”. From Arabic ʿāṣim, an active participle from a root meaning to protect or prevent harm.
Is Asım a boy’s name?
Yes, Asım is used mostly as a boy’s name. In TÜİK data, 99% of bearers are male.
Is Asım in the Quran?
As a word. The source word of Asım occurs in the Quran meaning protector; it is an ordinary word in these verses. (e.g.: 11:43, 40:33)
What is the origin of the name Asım?
Asım is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Asım have?
Asım has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Asım?
Asım appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Asım?
Other spellings: Asim, Âsım.
What names go well with Asım?
Some ideas: Asım Seracettin; Zülküf Asım; Asım Macit.
Famous people named Asım?
Notable people named Asım include Asım Orhan Barut, Asım Pars, Asım Bezirci.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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