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GirlPronounced Arabic /ʔas.ˈmaːʔ/; Arabic /ˈʔas.maː/Arabic language family

Asma

A name meaning "supreme, higher".

Quick answer

Asma is a girl name meaning "supreme, higher".

Pronunciation: Arabic /ʔas.ˈmaːʔ/; Arabic /ˈʔas.maː/.

GenderGirl
Meaningsupreme, higher
PronunciationArabic /ʔas.ˈmaːʔ/; Arabic /ˈʔas.maː/
Language familyArabic

Meaning and history

The name means "supreme, higher" in Arabic, a derivative of the root سما ( samā ) meaning "to be high". This was the name of a daughter of Abu Bakr, the first caliph of the Muslims.

Notes and context

Usage: arabic, urdu, bengali, malay | Arabic: أسماء; Urdu: اسما; Bengali: আসমা