Boy name
Masum name meaning
“innocent, blameless; pure and unspoiled”
Masum means “innocent, blameless, pure and unspoiled.” Used for boys in Türkiye, it comes from Arabic maʿṣūm, whose underlying meaning is “protected.” The same word appears in ordinary Turkish descriptions of innocence, such as masum bir çocuk, meaning “an innocent child.”
What does Masum mean?
Innocent, blameless; pure and unspoiled
In Turkish: suçsuz, günahsız; saf ve temiz
Masum conveys innocence as well as a purity untouched by wrongdoing. Its associations with childhood and harmless intentions arise from ordinary Turkish usage. Masume is the related feminine form, while the source word has religious applications alongside its broad everyday sense of being blameless.
Origin of the name Masum
It comes from Arabic maʿṣūm, originally meaning protected or safeguarded. In Turkish, it has become established with the meanings innocent and blameless.
Double names with Masum
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Masum George
Meaning of each name
- Masum: innocent, blameless; pure and unspoiled
- George: one who works the land; farmer
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Şiyar Masum
Meaning of each name
- Şiyar: awake, aware, alert
- Masum: innocent, blameless; pure and unspoiled
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Masum Arjen
Meaning of each name
- Masum: innocent, blameless; pure and unspoiled
- Arjen: From the town of Hadria
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Ural Masum
Meaning of each name
- Ural: the name of the Ural Mountains and River
- Masum: innocent, blameless; pure and unspoiled
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Masum Tahir
Meaning of each name
- Masum: innocent, blameless; pure and unspoiled
- Tahir: clean, pure, unblemished
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Tibet Masum
Meaning of each name
- Tibet: the name of the Asian region Tibet
- Masum: innocent, blameless; pure and unspoiled
How to pronounce Masum
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /masum/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | معصوم |
Is Masum a boy’s name?
Yes, Masum is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Masum does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 5 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Masum
- Mahsum♂İnnocent, blameless, free from sin
- Maslum♂Wronged
- Maksum♂Divided, allotted as a share
- Masun♂Protected, kept safe from harm
- Mesut♂Happy, fortunate
- Mazlum♂Someone subjected to oppression or injustice
- Mansur♂Aided
- Mahsun♂Protected
- Maksut♂Desired, intended
- Maruf♂Well known
- Mahsut♂Harvested or reaped crop
- Maksim♂Greatest
Names with related meanings
- Berat♂Absolution, deliverance
- Selim♂Sound, unharmed
- Arel♂A pure, honest person
- Ahlas♂Purer
- Tahir♂Clean, pure, unblemished
- İsmet♂Protection
- Yalın♂Plain, unadorned
- Halis♂Pure, unmixed
- Hulusi♂Associated with sincerity and purity of intention
- Saffet♂Purity, clarity, and sincerity of heart
- Safa♂Clarity
- Nazif♂Clean, pure
Famous people named Masum
- Masum Türker · b. 1951
- Masum Hasan
- Masum Öztürk
- Masum Türker · b. 1951
FAQ about the name Masum
What is the meaning of Masum?
Masum means “innocent, blameless; pure and unspoiled”. It comes from Arabic maʿṣūm, originally meaning protected or safeguarded. In Turkish, it has become established with the meanings innocent and blameless.
Is Masum a boy’s name?
Yes, Masum is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Masum in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Masum nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Masum?
Masum is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Masum have?
Masum has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Masum?
Masum does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 5 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Masum?
Some ideas: Masum George; Şiyar Masum; Masum Arjen.
Famous people named Masum?
Notable people named Masum include Masum Türker, Masum Hasan, Masum Öztürk.
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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