Asma'u
Asma'u is a Muslim girl name meaning “Names; lofty, exalted”.
| Meaning | Names; lofty, exalted |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Hausa form |
| Arabic spelling | أسماء |
| Pronunciation | as-MAH-oo |
| Arabic root | س م و (s-m-w) — height, name |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Asma'u
Asma'u is the Hausa form of Asmāʾ, the plural of 'name', also explained as 'lofty'. Asmāʾ bint Abī Bakr, sister of ʿĀʾisha, was a Companion known as 'she of the two belts'. In Nigeria the name is closely tied to Nana Asma'u, the 19th-century poet, scholar and teacher who was the daughter of Usman dan Fodio.
Is Asma'u a Muslim name?
Yes. Asma'u is the Hausa form of Asma, the name of the Companion Asma bint Abi Bakr and of the scholar Nana Asma'u.
Is Asma'u in the Quran?
'And to Allah belong the best names (al-asmāʾ al-ḥusnā), so invoke Him by them' (Quran 7:180).
Where is the name Asma'u used?
Common among Hausa and Fulani Muslims in northern Nigeria.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Asma'u mean?
Asma'u means 'Names; lofty, exalted'. It comes from Arabic, Hausa form.
Is Asma'u a Muslim name?
Yes. Asma'u is the Hausa form of Asma, the name of the Companion Asma bint Abi Bakr and of the scholar Nana Asma'u.
How do you write Asma'u in Arabic?
Asma'u is written أسماء in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Asma'u?
Asma'u is pronounced as-MAH-oo.
Is Asma'u mentioned in the Quran?
'And to Allah belong the best names (al-asmāʾ al-ḥusnā), so invoke Him by them' (Quran 7:180).