Əsma means “names”. It comes from Ottoman Turkish and Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish, Uyghur and Azerbaijani.
- Əsma is a name of Turkic and Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish, Uyghur and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Əsma mean?
Literal meaning
Esma is a Turkish girl's name recorded on Wiktionary. Its etymology there derives it from أَسْمَاء ‘names’ (Ottoman Turkish and Arabic), giving the meaning “names”.[1,2,3]
Əsma in Turkish, Uyghur and Azerbaijani
What does Əsma mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Esma. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “names” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1,4]
What does Əsma mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئەسما and Esma (ULY transliteration). Here it is glossed as “fame, renown; most sublime”[3]. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.[3]
What does Əsma mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Əsma. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “names” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[2]
Where does the name Əsma come from?
Ottoman Turkish and Arabic, borrowing. Inherited from Ottoman Turkish اسما, from Arabic أَسْمَاء (ʔasmāʔ, “names”), plural of اِسْم (ism, “name”), in reference to the 99 names of God in Islam.[1]✓ Documented
Arabic, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic أَسْمَاء.[2]✓ Documented
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[3]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Əsma?
Əsma is used as a given name in Turkish, Uyghur and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Ottoman Turkish and Arabic and Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Əsma across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | EsmaLatin | Girl | same as above: “names” | Documented[1,4] |
| Uyghur | ئەسماArabic script | Unisex | “fame, renown; most sublime” | Documented[3] |
| Azerbaijani | ƏsmaLatin | Girl | same as above: “names” | Documented[2] |
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 Əsma
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.
Sibling names for Əsma
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 Əsma rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- EzimullaBoy“God's greatness”same language (uyghur)
- KöktenBoy“deep-rooted; noble”same language (turkish)
- EdineGirl“ever unchanging, unfading spring”same language (uyghur)
- IgemberdiBoy“God my Lord gave a son”same language (uyghur)
- MahizarGirl“moonlit night”same language (turkish)
- KöktanBoy“blue dawn”same language (turkish)
- SarıtaşBoy“yellow stone”same language (turkish)
- TaşdemirBoy“stone + iron”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Əsma
What does the name Əsma mean?
Əsma means “names”. It comes from Ottoman Turkish and Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish, Uyghur and Azerbaijani.
Is Əsma a girl's or a boy's name?
Əsma is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Turkish: girls; Uyghur: girls and boys; Azerbaijani: girls.
Where does Əsma come from?
Əsma is of Ottoman Turkish and Arabic and Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Əsma?
Əsma is recorded for Turkish, Uyghur and Azerbaijani. 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 is Əsma spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Əsma (Latin), Esma (Latin), ئەسما (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Əsma have?
Əsma has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Esma”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 89724202. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: etymology: Inherited from Ottoman Turkish اسما, from Arabic أَسْمَاء (ʔasmāʔ, “names”), plural of اِسْم (ism, “name”), in reference to the 99 names of God in Islam.; Turkish given-name entry; listed as a Turkish given name; headword Esma
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Əsma”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93614930. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a female given name in the Azerbaijani section; listed as a female given name in the Azerbaijani section; etymology states: From Arabic أَسْمَاء (ʔasmāʔ); headword of the Azerbaijani given-name entry
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; Uyghur gloss: (1) نام-شۆھرەت (2) ئەڭ ئالىي; listed as a Uyghur given name (unisex); origin: Arabic (+2 more)
- Wikidata contributors. Wikidata item Q1120345. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 2357893760. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC0 1.0.
Supports: Wikidata given-name item with Turkish label
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