Girl name
Asma name meaning
“names, appellations”
Asma is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning “names” or “appellations”. Its source form, Asmāʾ, is the plural of the Arabic word ism, meaning “name”. The name is also known through Asma bint Abi Bakr, providing a historical connection alongside its straightforward lexical meaning.
What does Asma mean?
Names, appellations
In Indonesian: nama-nama, sebutan-sebutan
Origin and cultural usage of Asma
From Arabic Asmāʾ, lexically the plural of ism ‘name’. It is known through Asma bint Abi Bakr.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Female Companions of the Prophet |
| Starts with | A · As |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Asma in Islam and the Quran
Asma does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (أسماء) does, for example in QS An-Najm [53]: 23.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Asma
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Asma, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Asma: names, appellations
- Marpuah: elevated, raised in rank
- Jannah: garden, heavenly paradise
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Meaning of each word
- Asma: names, appellations
- Fahma: understanding, comprehension
- Syifa: recovery from illness
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Asma Hidayanti
Meaning of each word
- Asma: names, appellations
- Hidayanti: guidance toward goodness
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Meaning of each word
- Lutfiah: gentle and kind
- Asma: names, appellations
- Tursina: the mountain in Sinai
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Asma Mualifah
Meaning of each word
- Asma: names, appellations
- Mualifah: author, compiler
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Meaning of each word
- Asma: names, appellations
- Fahma: understanding, comprehension
- Khansa: having a short, upturned nose
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How to pronounce Asma
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /asma/ |
| Arabic script | أسماء |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦱ꧀ꦩ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮞ᮪ᮙ |
Is Asma a girl’s name?
Yes, Asma is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 7% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Asma ranks #695 among girl names in our data sample (14 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Asma
Famous people named Asma
- Asma Nadia · b. 1972
- Asma · b. 1972
- Asma · b. 1964
- Asma Khairawati · b. 1972
- Asma Lompi · b. 1967
- Asma Muchtar
- Asma Semma · b. 1984
- Asma Tomia · b. 1970
- Asma Zainuri · b. 1952
- Asma Zubaidah · b. 1986
- Asma' Amaturrohman · b. 1994
FAQ about the name Asma
What is the meaning of Asma?
Asma means names, appellations. From Arabic Asmāʾ, lexically the plural of ism ‘name’. It is known through Asma bint Abi Bakr.
Is Asma a girl’s name?
Yes, Asma is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 7% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Asma?
Asma is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Asma in the Quran?
Asma does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (أسماء) does, for example in QS An-Najm [53]: 23.
How many syllables does Asma have?
Asma has 2 syllables (As-ma) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Asma?
Asma ranks #695 among girl names in our data sample (14 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Asma?
Some ideas: Asma Marpuah Jannah; Asma Fahma Syifa; Asma Hidayanti.
Famous people named Asma?
Notable people named Asma include Asma Nadia, Asma, Asma.
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