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Name Origin

Asma is an Arabic feminine given name meaning 'high, exalted, sublime' or 'the one who forgives.' It's a name deeply rooted in Islamic tradition and holds connotations of spirituality and nobility.

arabicfeminineislamicspiritualnobleexaltedforgiving

Famous People

Asma al-Assad (1971-)

First Lady of Syria

  • Wife of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad
  • Known for her humanitarian work and advocacy for children's rights

Asma Jahangir (1952-2018)

Human Rights Lawyer & Activist

  • First female President of the Supreme Court Bar Association of Pakistan
  • Advocate for women's rights and religious minorities in Pakistan
  • Recipient of numerous international awards, including the UNESCO Prize for Human Rights

Asma Khan (1969-)

Chef & Restaurateur

  • Opened Darjeeling Express, a critically acclaimed Indian restaurant in London
  • Featured on Netflix's Chef's Table series
  • Celebrated for her traditional recipes and emphasis on home-style cooking

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