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Asmaa

Girl name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Asmaa: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2009.

Asmaa is an Arabic name meaning “exalted” or “supreme,” derived from the root for “loftiness” or “high status.” The most renowned bearer is Asmaa bint Abu Bakr, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and daughter of the first caliph, celebrated for her courage and resourcefulness. The name also appears in modern times with figures such as Asmaa al-Assad, though its strongest historical association remains with early Islamic heroism. While no major places are directly named after a bearer, the Eritrean capital Asmara shares a similar linguistic root. Asmaa is commonly spelled Asma in many cultures, and in Scotland it reflects the country’s growing multicultural tapestry, having been used regularly for baby girls in recent decades.