Masooma as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Masooma

What is the meaning of the name Masooma ?

The baby name Masooma is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ma-SOO-ma (IPA: /mɑːˈsuːmə/).

Masooma is Arabic in Origin.

Masooma is the feminine form of the Arabic adjective maʿṣūmah (معصومة), from the root ʿ-ṣ-m “to guard, preserve, be chaste.” It signifies “innocent,” “sinless,” “protected,” or “pure,” and is cognate with the male Maʿṣūm/Masum. Spelling varies by transliteration and language: Masuma, Ma’suma, Masoomah, Masouma, and Persian Masoumeh are all common, while shortened call-names like Suma or Soma sometimes appear in South Asia.

Usage is widespread in Muslim communities across the Middle East, Iran, and South Asia, with particular resonance among Shia families in honor of Fāṭimah al‑Maʿṣūmah of Qom (d. 816 CE), the revered sister of Imam ʿAlī al‑Riḍā (Imam Reza). Her shrine made the name emblematic of piety and intercession, and it appears in classical biographical works and modern registers alike. Today, Masooma blends devotional heritage with an approachable, mellifluous sound.