Asma
Meaning: Asma comes from the Arabic word “أَسْمَى”, meaning “lofty,” “great,” or “the highest.”
Origin: Arabic names
Etymology
The name Asma comes from the Arabic root أَسْمَى (asmā), meaning "elevated", "great", or "noble". It also appears in forms like Esma or Asma’. Words with this root frequently appear in the Qur'an and Hadith.
Geographical Spread
The name is common across the Arab world, and also among Turkic and Muslim communities. In Turkish, it is often used as Esma or Asma, while in Uzbek it is pronounced as Asmo to suit local phonetics.
Significance
The name is associated with respected figures in Islamic history. Asma bint Abu Bakr, daughter of Abu Bakr al-Siddiq, is one of the most prominent women in early Islam. Thus, the name carries religious and spiritual significance.
Statistics
- Uzbekistan: Asmo is often found in religious families and is gaining popularity again in recent years.
- Turkey: Esma/Asma has ranked among the top 15 female names in the last 20 years.
Variants
Asma, Esma (Turkish), Asmo, Asmaa
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