Asabe
Asabe is a Muslim girl name meaning “Born on Saturday”.
| Meaning | Born on Saturday |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hausa, from Arabic al-sabt (Saturday) |
| Pronunciation | ah-SAH-beh |
| Muslim name? | Used by Muslims |
Meaning and origin of Asabe
Asabe is the Hausa day name for a girl born on Saturday, from Asabar, the Hausa word for Saturday, borrowed from Arabic al-sabt. It is one of the traditional Hausa birth-day names, which link a child to the day of the week on which she arrived.
Is Asabe a Muslim name?
Asabe is a traditional Hausa name used by Muslim families. It is a birth-day name rather than a religious name, and it is also used by Christian Hausa speakers.
Where is the name Asabe used?
Common in northern and central Nigeria among Hausa speakers.
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Spellings and variants of Asabe
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Asabe mean?
Asabe means 'Born on Saturday'. It comes from Hausa, from Arabic al-sabt (Saturday).
Is Asabe a Muslim name?
Asabe is a traditional Hausa name used by Muslim families. It is a birth-day name rather than a religious name, and it is also used by Christian Hausa speakers.
How do you pronounce Asabe?
Asabe is pronounced ah-SAH-beh.