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Asma name meaning in Islam

Asma means “Higher, more exalted.” Here is its Arabic spelling, origin, pronunciation, Islamic context, and the details parents should know.

أَسْمَاء

Asma

Higher, more exalted

Sahabi / Sahabiyyagirlarabic
Pronunciation
Asma
Arabic
أَسْمَاء
Gender
Girl
Origin
Arabic
Root
s-m-w
Quranic status
Sahabi / Sahabiyya
Alternate spellings
Asmaa
The short answer

What does Asma mean?

Asma means “Higher, more exalted.” Asma bint Abi Bakr, daughter of the first caliph, sister of Aisha. Called Dhat an-Nitaqayn (the one of two belts) for her role in the Hijra.

Is Asma in the Quran?

This name is connected to a known companion of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Is Asma a good Muslim name?

Yes. Asma is used as a Muslim girl name and carries the positive meaning “Higher, more exalted.” As with any name, families should consider how it is understood and pronounced in their own language and community.

Common questions
What does the name Asma mean?+

Asma means “Higher, more exalted.” Asma bint Abi Bakr, daughter of the first caliph, sister of Aisha. Called Dhat an-Nitaqayn (the one of two belts) for her role in the Hijra.

How do you write Asma in Arabic?+

Asma is written أَسْمَاء in Arabic.

Is Asma a Quranic name?+

This name is connected to a known companion of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Is Asma a good Muslim baby name?+

Yes. Asma is used as a Muslim girl name and carries the positive meaning “Higher, more exalted.” As with any name, families should consider how it is understood and pronounced in their own language and community.

Notable bearers
  • · Asma bint Abi Bakr
Themes
Same root · s-m-w

Names sharing this root.

“You will be called on the Day of Resurrection by your names and the names of your fathers, so make your names beautiful.” (Sunan Abi Dawud 4948).