Asma
أسماء
/ AS-mah /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇸🇩 Sudan
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Dignified
Meaning & Etymology
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Etymology
Derived from the Arabic root smw (سما), meaning ‘to be exalted’ or ‘to be elevated’.
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Semitic > Central Semitic > Arabic
Cultural context
In Sudanese culture, the name Asma is highly respected and is often given to girls as a symbol of strength and dignity.
Symbolism
The name symbolises elevation, honour, and a connection to Islamic heritage.
Religious reference
The name Asma appears in the Quran as the name of the daughter of Abu Bakr, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad.
Related names
Famous People
Asma al-Assad
politics · Syria · b. 1975
Wife of the President of Syria, Bashar al-Assad.