Brigadier general or leader
Zaim is an Arabic name traditionally used to denote a person of high rank, such as a brigadier general or a prominent leader. In historical contexts, it referred to a specific class of military land-holders in the Ottoman Empire. Today, it is used as a given name representing authority and responsibility.
Less common today
Zaim isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,081 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Renowned Bosnian sevdalinka singer and composer
Prominent Bosnian writer and novelist
