Asam
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Asam
Asam derives from Arabic roots meaning "sour" or "acid," though it is also used as a proper name in various cultures with different etymological connections.
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Etymology
Asam derives from Arabic roots meaning "sour" or "acid," though it is also used as a proper name in various cultures with different etymological connections. The name is used primarily in Indonesian, Malaysian, and South Asian Muslim communities, with historical usage in trade and maritime contexts across Southeast Asia.
Asam currently ranks #3,849 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1999.
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