Asima means “protector, guardian”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish.
- Asima is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Asima mean?
Literal meaning
Asıma is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “protector, guardian”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
feminine of Asım
Asima in Turkish and Uyghur
What does Asima mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Asıma. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “protector, guardian” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Asima mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئاسىما and Asima (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “protector, guardian” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Asima come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Asima?
Asima is used as a given name in Turkish and Uyghur. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Asima across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | AsımaLatin | Girl | same as above: “protector, guardian” | Editorial |
| Uyghur | ئاسىماArabic script | Girl | same as above: “protector, guardian” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Asima
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
Names related to Asima
Sibling names for Asima
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Asima rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MevcutBoy“existing; present”same language (turkish)
- OzansoyBoy“of poet lineage”same language (turkish)
- Perni'metBoy“abundant goodness, favour”same language (uyghur)
- KambayBoy“physician”same language (turkish)
- FehmiBoy“understanding, perception”same language (turkish)
- IgemberdiBoy“God my Lord gave a son”same language (uyghur)
- BozyiğitBoy“grey brave youth”same language (turkish)
- NeşideGirl“poem; song”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Asima
What does the name Asima mean?
Asima means “protector, guardian”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish.
Is Asima a girl's or a boy's name?
Asima is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Turkish: girls; Uyghur: girls.
Where does Asima come from?
Asima is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Asima?
Asima is recorded for Turkish and Uyghur. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Asima spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Asıma (Latin), ئاسىما (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Asima have?
Asima has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled with our editorial data; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); spelling ئاسىما; spelling Asima
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