Asma means “lofty, eminent”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Tatar and Bashkir.
- Asma is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Tatar and Bashkir.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Asma mean?
Literal meaning
Asma is a girl's name used in Bashkir and Tatar. It means “lofty, eminent”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Asma in Tatar and Bashkir
What does Asma mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Asma (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “lofty, eminent” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Asma mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Asma (common romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “lofty, eminent” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Asma come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Asma?
Asma is used as a given name in Tatar and Bashkir. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Asma across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatar | AsmaLatin, romanized | Girl | same as above: “lofty, eminent” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | AsmaLatin, romanized | Girl | same as above: “lofty, eminent” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Asma
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asma | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Asma | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Sibling names for Asma
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Asma rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TayfurBoy“a small bird”same language (bashkir)
- ZakiyaGirl“pure, intelligent”same language (tatar, bashkir)
- RafaelBoy“God has healed”same language (tatar, bashkir)
- KarimaGirl“generous, noble”same language (tatar, bashkir)
- SäkinäGirl“peace of mind”same language (tatar, bashkir)
- UralBoy“the Ural Mountains”same language (bashkir)
- NigmatBoy“blessing”same language (tatar)
- RamazanBoy“Ramadan”same language (tatar, bashkir)
Common questions about Asma
What does the name Asma mean?
Asma means “lofty, eminent”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Asma a girl's or a boy's name?
Asma is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Tatar: girls; Bashkir: girls.
Where does Asma come from?
Asma is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Asma?
Asma is recorded for Tatar and Bashkir. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Asma have?
Asma has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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