Find out how popular the first name Asma has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Asma by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Asma is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 113 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Asma.

The history of the first name Asma

The name Asma is of Arabic origin and has its roots in the Semitic languages. It is derived from the Arabic word "asm" which means "protection" or "honor." The name can be traced back to the 7th century CE during the advent of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula.

Asma was the name of one of the wives of the Prophet Muhammad. She was known as Asma bint Yazid and was renowned for her courage and devotion to the Islamic faith. Her name is mentioned in several Islamic texts and historical records from the early days of Islam.

In the Quran, the holy book of Islam, the name Asma is mentioned in reference to one of the daughters of Pharaoh during the time of Prophet Moses. The Quranic verse (66:11) speaks of her as an exemplary woman of faith and moral character.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Asma is that of Asma bint Abi Bakr (594-677 CE), the daughter of the first Caliph of Islam, Abu Bakr. She was a prominent figure in early Islamic history and is known for her role in the Battle of the Camel during the Caliphate of Ali.

Another notable historical figure with the name Asma was Asma bint Shihab (680-745 CE), a renowned scholar and poet from the Umayyad period. She was highly respected for her knowledge of Arabic literature and her contributions to the development of Islamic jurisprudence.

In the 12th century, Asma bint Al-Muqaddam (1093-1182 CE) was a prominent female poet and scholar from Andalusia (modern-day Spain). Her works were widely celebrated and she was known for her mastery of Arabic language and literature.

Asma bint Shati' Al-Sulamiyyah (1268-1328 CE) was a renowned Sufi mystic and poet from Yemen. Her poetic works, which explored themes of divine love and spiritual enlightenment, have been preserved and studied by scholars for centuries.

In more recent history, Asma Jahangir (1952-2018) was a renowned Pakistani human rights lawyer and social activist. She was a prominent advocate for women's rights and democracy in Pakistan and received numerous international awards for her work, including the UNESCO/Bilbao Prize for the Promotion of a Culture of Human Rights.

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