آسية

Asiat

girlYoruba form of Arabic Āsiya

Asiat is a Muslim girl name meaning “Asiya, wife of Pharaoh”.

MeaningAsiya, wife of Pharaoh
GenderGirl
OriginYoruba form of Arabic Āsiya
Arabic spellingآسية
PronunciationAH-see-aht
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Asiat

Asiat is the Yoruba form of Āsiya, the believing wife of Pharaoh who raised the infant Mūsā. Hadith reports count her among the most perfect women, alongside Maryam, Khadīja and Fāṭima. The Yoruba spelling keeps the Arabic feminine ending as -at.

Is Asiat a Muslim name?

Yes. Asiat is a Muslim name, the Yoruba form of Āsiya, Pharaoh's believing wife praised in the Quran.

Is Asiat in the Quran?

She is not named, but the Quran cites her prayer: 'My Lord, build for me near You a house in Paradise' (Quran 66:11).

Where is the name Asiat used?

Used among Yoruba Muslims in south-western Nigeria.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Asiat mean?

Asiat means 'Asiya, wife of Pharaoh'. It comes from Yoruba form of Arabic Āsiya.

Is Asiat a Muslim name?

Yes. Asiat is a Muslim name, the Yoruba form of Āsiya, Pharaoh's believing wife praised in the Quran.

How do you write Asiat in Arabic?

Asiat is written آسية in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Asiat?

Asiat is pronounced AH-see-aht.

Is Asiat mentioned in the Quran?

She is not named, but the Quran cites her prayer: 'My Lord, build for me near You a house in Paradise' (Quran 66:11).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.