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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 Jahangir (1952-2018)

Lawyer, human rights activist

  • First woman president of the Supreme Court Bar Association of Pakistan
  • Advocate for women's rights and religious minorities in Pakistan
  • Recipient of the Hilal-i-Imtiaz, Pakistan's second-highest civilian award

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