Aasiya
Aasiya is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Āsiya, wife of Pharaoh”.
| Meaning | Āsiya, wife of Pharaoh |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | آسية |
| Pronunciation | AA-see-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Nigeria |
Meaning and origin of Aasiya
Aasiya is the name of Āsiya bint Muzāḥim, the wife of Pharaoh who believed in God. She raised the baby Mūsā and held on to her faith despite persecution. A well-known hadith counts her among the most perfect of women. Arabic dictionaries link the word āsiya to healing or to a firm pillar, but parents choose the name mainly for her example of courage and faith.
Is Aasiya a Muslim name?
Aasiya honours the wife of Pharaoh, praised in hadith and described, without being named, in the Quran: 'the wife of Pharaoh, when she said: My Lord, build for me near You a house in Paradise' (Quran 66:11).
How popular is Aasiya?
It is used throughout the Muslim world and is especially common in South Asia.
Gifts with the name Aasiya
- Aasiya name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Aasiya baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Aasiya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aasiya mean?
Aasiya means 'Āsiya, wife of Pharaoh'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Aasiya a Muslim name?
Aasiya honours the wife of Pharaoh, praised in hadith and described, without being named, in the Quran: 'the wife of Pharaoh, when she said: My Lord, build for me near You a house in Paradise' (Quran 66:11).
How do you pronounce Aasiya?
Aasiya is pronounced AA-see-yah.
Is Aasiya a boy or girl name?
Aasiya is usually a girl name.