Za’im

A Quranic Name for Boys

Za’im is variant of Zaeem and has the exact same meaning and pronunciation (see below for full meaning). You can use either Za’im or Zaeem, both are correct and acceptable. If you like this variant more and you'd like to pronounce it the way it is spelled (different than the original name), this is perfectly acceptable. For more details please see the main entry at: Zaeem.

Full Meaning of Za’im

Za’im is a direct Quranic name for boys that means “resolute”, “firm”, “responsible for”, “guarantor”, “leader”, “president”. It is used twice in the Quran, in verses 12:72 and 68:40.

They said: We miss the king’s drinking cup, and he who shall bring it shall have a camel-load and I am its guarantor. (Quran 12:72)