Asma
Asma is a common female name in Arabic and Turkish languages. The name is derived from the Arabic language and it means "supreme". In Islamic tradition, Asma is also the name of the daughter of Abu Bakr, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The name Asma is derived from the Arabic word "أسمى" (Asma), which means "supreme" or "exalted". It is a common name in Arabic-speaking countries, as well as in Turkey.
Notable people named Asma[edit | edit source]
There are many notable people named Asma, including:
- Asma al-Assad, the First Lady of Syria
- Asma Jahangir, a Pakistani human rights activist and lawyer
- Asma Barlas, an American academic and author
- Asma Lamnawar, a Moroccan singer
- Asma Gull Hasan, an American author
In Islamic tradition[edit | edit source]
In Islamic tradition, Asma is the name of the daughter of Abu Bakr, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad. She is known for her role in the hijra, the migration of Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina.
See also[edit | edit source]
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