Asmaa
Asmaa is a Muslim girl name meaning “Names; often explained as lofty, exalted”.
| Meaning | Names; often explained as lofty, exalted |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | أسماء |
| Pronunciation | as-MAH |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Asmaa
Asmāʾ is an ancient Arabic name. It looks like the plural of ism, 'name', and is also explained by grammarians as connected with height and loftiness. Its best-known bearer is Asmāʾ bint Abī Bakr, called Dhāt al-Niṭāqayn, 'she of the two belts', because she tore her belt to tie provisions for the Prophet ﷺ and her father during the Hijra.
Is Asmaa a Muslim name?
Yes. Asmaa is a Muslim name, borne by the Companion Asmāʾ bint Abī Bakr, sister of ʿĀʾisha.
Is Asmaa in the Quran?
The word asmāʾ (names) occurs in 'And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them' (Quran 7:180).
Where is the name Asmaa used?
Used across the Muslim world; Asmau is a common Hausa form in Nigeria and Esma the Turkish and Bosnian form.
Gifts with the name Asmaa
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Spellings and variants of Asmaa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Asmaa mean?
Asmaa means 'Names; often explained as lofty, exalted'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Asmaa a Muslim name?
Yes. Asmaa is a Muslim name, borne by the Companion Asmāʾ bint Abī Bakr, sister of ʿĀʾisha.
How do you write Asmaa in Arabic?
Asmaa is written أسماء in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Asmaa?
Asmaa is pronounced as-MAH.
Is Asmaa mentioned in the Quran?
The word asmāʾ (names) occurs in 'And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them' (Quran 7:180).