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Masoom: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“innocent; protected from sin”

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معصوم

مَعْصُوم

Masoom (معصوم, Arabic مَعْصُوم) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “innocent; protected from sin”. It comes from the Arabic root ع ص م. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ع ص م.

Masoom at a glance

Meaning: innocent; protected from sin
Gender: Boy
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: maa-soom
Syllables: 2
Letters: 6
First letter: M · م

Meaning of Masoom

In English: innocent; protected from sin
اردو میں معنی: معصوم، گناہ سے محفوظ

Origin and history of Masoom

Passive participle of ʿaṣama, to protect and preserve (Lane).

Rootع ص م

How to say and write Masoom

Say it: maa-soom2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Masoom
Urdu: معصوم
Original script: مَعْصُوم
Other spellings: Masum · Masoum
Themes: Virtue

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Questions about the name Masoom

What does the name Masoom mean?

Masoom means “innocent; protected from sin”. In Urdu: معصوم، گناہ سے محفوظ. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Masoom a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Masoom is a boy’s name.

Is Masoom a Muslim name?

Yes. Masoom is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Passive participle of ʿaṣama, to protect and preserve (Lane).

How do you pronounce Masoom?

Say it “maa-soom”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Masoom in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Masoom is written معصوم. In its original script: مَعْصُوم.

What are other spellings of Masoom?

Masoom is also spelled Masum, Masoum.

Is the meaning of Masoom verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.