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Asma

Girl Namearabic Arabic#55 Popular

Meaning: "Exalted, precious, noble"

AZ-mah
/ˈæzmə/
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What Does Asma Mean?

Asma means "Exalted, precious, noble".

Different Meanings of Asma (3)

  • 1Exalted
  • 2Precious
  • 3Noble

Asma means "exalted," "precious," and "lofty" in Arabic. Asma bint Abi Bakr was a noble companion of the Prophet and the daughter of Abu Bakr, the first Caliph.

Etymology and Historical Origins

From Arabic أَسْمَاء (Asmāʾ) plural of ism meaning "names" or from the root s-m-w meaning to be high, exalted. The name carries meanings of distinction and nobility.

How to Pronounce Asma

AZ-mah

Syllables: As-ma

IPA: /ˈæzmə/

Asma Name Origin

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Famous People Named Asma

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Asma bint Abi Bakr

Noble companion of the Prophet

Arabian · b. 595

Asma in Other Scripts

Arabic

أسماء

Urdu

اسماء

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Frequently Asked Questions About Asma

What does Asma mean?
Asma means "exalted," "precious," and "noble" in Arabic. A name of distinction and high regard.

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