Asiya
Asiya is a Muslim girl name meaning “One who heals and comforts”.
| Meaning | One who heals and comforts |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | آسية |
| Pronunciation | AH-see-yah |
| Arabic root | أ س و (ʾ-s-w) — to heal; to console |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Asiya
Asiya is the name Islamic tradition gives to the believing wife of Pharaoh, who protected the infant Musa and kept her faith despite persecution. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ named her among the most perfect women. The word is linked to a root meaning to tend, heal and console.
Is Asiya a Muslim name?
Yes. Asiya is a Muslim name, honoured as the name of Pharaoh's believing wife, one of the best women in Islamic tradition.
Is Asiya in the Quran?
She is praised, though not named, in 'And God gives as an example for the believers the wife of Pharaoh' (Quran 66:11).
Where is the name Asiya used?
Used throughout the Muslim world.
Gifts with the name Asiya
- Asiya name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Asiya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Asiya mean?
Asiya means 'One who heals and comforts'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Asiya a Muslim name?
Yes. Asiya is a Muslim name, honoured as the name of Pharaoh's believing wife, one of the best women in Islamic tradition.
How do you write Asiya in Arabic?
Asiya is written آسية in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Asiya?
Asiya is pronounced AH-see-yah.
Is Asiya mentioned in the Quran?
She is praised, though not named, in 'And God gives as an example for the believers the wife of Pharaoh' (Quran 66:11).