Assia
Assia is a Muslim girl name meaning “One who heals and comforts”.
| Meaning | One who heals and comforts |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, North African spelling |
| Arabic spelling | آسية |
| Pronunciation | AH-see-ah |
| Arabic root | أ س و (ʾ-s-w) — to heal; to console |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Assia
Assia is the French-influenced North African spelling of Asiya, the name tradition gives to Pharaoh's believing wife. The double s keeps the s sound in French spelling. It is well known through the Algerian novelist Assia Djebar.
Is Assia a Muslim name?
Yes. Assia is a Muslim name, the Maghrebi spelling of Asiya.
Is Assia in the Quran?
Pharaoh's wife is praised in 'And God gives as an example for the believers the wife of Pharaoh' (Quran 66:11).
Where is the name Assia used?
Common in Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia and among their families in France.
Gifts with the name Assia
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Spellings and variants of Assia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Assia mean?
Assia means 'One who heals and comforts'. It comes from Arabic, North African spelling.
Is Assia a Muslim name?
Yes. Assia is a Muslim name, the Maghrebi spelling of Asiya.
How do you write Assia in Arabic?
Assia is written آسية in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Assia?
Assia is pronounced AH-see-ah.
Is Assia mentioned in the Quran?
Pharaoh's wife is praised in 'And God gives as an example for the believers the wife of Pharaoh' (Quran 66:11).