Esma
Esma is a Muslim girl name meaning “Lofty, eminent; names”.
| Meaning | Lofty, eminent; names |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Turkish / Bosnian form of Arabic Asmāʾ |
| Arabic spelling | أسماء |
| Pronunciation | es-MAH |
| Arabic root | س م و (s-m-w) — to be high, lofty |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Esma
Esma is the Turkish and Bosnian form of Asmāʾ, usually explained as 'lofty' or 'eminent'; the same word also means 'names', as in al-Asmāʾ al-Ḥusnā, God's Most Beautiful Names. The best-known bearer is Asmāʾ bint Abī Bakr, sister of ʿĀʾisha, remembered as Dhāt al-Niṭāqayn for helping the Prophet ﷺ during the Hijra.
Is Esma a Muslim name?
Yes. Esma is a Muslim name, the Turkish form of Asma, the name of the Companion Asmāʾ bint Abī Bakr.
Is Esma in the Quran?
The word asmāʾ (names) appears in the Quran: 'And to Allah belong the most beautiful names, so call upon Him by them' (Quran 7:180).
Where is the name Esma used?
Popular in Turkey, Bosnia and among Turkish families in Europe.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Esma mean?
Esma means 'Lofty, eminent; names'. It comes from Turkish / Bosnian form of Arabic Asmāʾ.
Is Esma a Muslim name?
Yes. Esma is a Muslim name, the Turkish form of Asma, the name of the Companion Asmāʾ bint Abī Bakr.
How do you write Esma in Arabic?
Esma is written أسماء in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Esma?
Esma is pronounced es-MAH.
Is Esma mentioned in the Quran?
The word asmāʾ (names) appears in the Quran: 'And to Allah belong the most beautiful names, so call upon Him by them' (Quran 7:180).