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BoyPronounced Arabic /ˈʔaː.sˤif/Azerbaijani language family

Asif

Possibly derived from the Hebrew name Asaph.

Quick answer

Asif is a boy name.

Pronunciation: Arabic /ˈʔaː.sˤif/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationArabic /ˈʔaː.sˤif/
Language familyAzerbaijani

Meaning and history

Possibly derived from the Hebrew name Asaph. In the Quran 27:40 an unnamed person magically transports the Queen of Sheba's throne to Solomon's court. According to some Islamic traditions, the person's name was Asif (or Asaf) and he was Solomon's vizier.

Notes and context

Usage: arabic, urdu, azerbaijani | Arabic: آصف