Asana
Asana is a Muslim girl name meaning “Good deed, beautiful one”.
| Meaning | Good deed, beautiful one |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Ghanaian form of Hasana |
| Arabic spelling | حسنة |
| Pronunciation | ah-SAH-nah |
| Arabic root | ح س ن (ḥ-s-n) — to be good, beautiful |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Asana
In northern Ghana Asana is the usual form of Ḥasana or Hassana, 'a good deed'. The Arabic h is dropped in Dagbani and neighbouring languages. Like Hausa Hassana, it is traditionally given to the first of twin girls, while the second is called Fuseina (Husayna). It is unrelated to the Sanskrit yoga term āsana.
Is Asana a Muslim name?
Yes, in West Africa. Asana is a Ghanaian form of the Arabic name Hasana, meaning a good deed, and is used by Muslim families.
Is Asana in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'Our Lord, give us good (ḥasana) in this world and good in the Hereafter' (Quran 2:201).
Where is the name Asana used?
Common among Muslims in northern Ghana, especially Dagomba families.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Asana mean?
Asana means 'Good deed, beautiful one'. It comes from Arabic, Ghanaian form of Hasana.
Is Asana a Muslim name?
Yes, in West Africa. Asana is a Ghanaian form of the Arabic name Hasana, meaning a good deed, and is used by Muslim families.
How do you write Asana in Arabic?
Asana is written حسنة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Asana?
Asana is pronounced ah-SAH-nah.
Is Asana mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'Our Lord, give us good (ḥasana) in this world and good in the Hereafter' (Quran 2:201).