He who seeks refuge in God
Derived from the Arabic root 'a-sa-ma', meaning to protect or preserve. It signifies someone who holds fast to God or seeks shelter in divine protection. Historically, it was the regnal name of the eighth Abbasid caliph.
Less common today
Mutasim isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,034 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Eighth Abbasid caliph who founded the city of Samarra
Libyan national security advisor
