The nameAssim
Assim is a boy's name of Arabic origin, also spelled Asim.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic asim, "protector".
Origin
Arabic.
History
In France it has risen since the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Assim
Assim in France
953rdmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (40 births)
590babies named Assim in France since 1900
Assim was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 255 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Assim. Its rise began around 1987, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Assim in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 34 births a year on average, against 25 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Assim mean?
From the Arabic asim, "protector".
What is the origin of the name Assim?
Arabic.
Is Assim a girl's or a boy's name?
Assim is a boy's name.