Asma
“Lofty, eminent”Muslim girl name · Arabic origin
MeaningLofty, eminent
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
First letterA
What does Asma mean?
Asma is a beautiful Muslim girl name of Arabic origin. It means “Lofty, eminent”. Sayyida Asma bint Abi Bakr.
Naming a child after the Prophets, the Companions and the righteous is a cherished tradition: it connects the child to a noble example from the very first day.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged parents to choose names with good meanings, and to perform the Aqiqah and shave the baby’s head on the seventh day.