Asiym

A Quranic Name for Boys

Meaning: Caring, Guardian and Protector

Asiym is variant of Asim and has the exact same meaning and pronunciation (see below for full meaning). You can use either Asiym or Asim, both are correct and acceptable. If you like this variant more and you'd like to pronounce it the way it is spelled (different than the original name), this is perfectly acceptable. For more details please see the main entry at: Asim.

Full Meaning of Asiym

Asiym is a direct Quranic name for boys that means “shield”, “protector”, “guardian”, “rescuer”. It is used directly three times in the Quran, in verses 10:27, 11:43 and 40:33.

[But] he said, “I will take refuge on a mountain to protect me from the water.” [Noah] said, “There is no protector today from the decree of Allah, except for whom He gives mercy.” And the waves came between them, and he was among the drowned. (Quran 11:43)