Historic/Classical
Al-Mu'tasim
/muʕˈtasim/ (moo-'ta-sim, with ʿ representing 'ayn)
Pronunciation: /muʕˈtasim/ (moo-'ta-sim, with ʿ representing 'ayn)
المعتصم: الذي يعتصم ويستجير بالله
Boy
Origin
Arabic
Meaning
He who seeks protection (in God); the one who takes refuge
Thematic Cluster
Not specified
Islamic Status
Recommended
Verification
Likely Valid
Quality Score
96
Religious Confidence
76
Letters
11
Qur'anic / Islamic Reference
No widely cited direct Qur'anic reference is attached to Al-Mu'tasim.
Al-Mu'tasim is a Arabic name commonly explained as He who seeks protection (in God); the one who takes refuge. It is often grouped with Historic/Classical names in modern name lists.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
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