The name Masuma, derived from the Arabic root عصم (ʿaṣama) meaning 'to protect', signifies 'innocent' or 'sinless'. It is a name that conveys purity and protection, often associated with individuals of high moral standing. In the context of Islamic history, the name was notably applied to Fatima, a daughter of the 9th-century Shia imam Musa al-Kazim, further emphasizing its connotations of innocence and virtue.