Assia
Assia is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, North African spelling origin, meaning “She who heals and comforts”.
| Meaning | She who heals and comforts |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, North African spelling |
| Written as | آسية |
| Pronunciation | AH-see-ah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | North Africa |
Meaning and origin of Assia
Assia is the North African spelling of Asiya, shaped by French writing habits in Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia. Tradition gives this name to Pharaoh's believing wife, who protected the infant Musa. The doubled s is there so that French readers say a crisp s sound rather than a z, which a single s between vowels would suggest. One famous bearer is the Algerian novelist Assia Djebar, a major figure in modern North African writing.
Is Assia a Muslim name?
Assia is the Maghrebi spelling of Asiya, honouring Pharaoh's wife, who is praised in 'And God gives as an example for the believers the wife of Pharaoh' (Quran 66:11).
How popular is Assia?
It is common in Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia and among families of those countries living in France.
Gifts with the name Assia
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Spellings and variants of Assia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Assia mean?
Assia means 'She who heals and comforts'. It is of Arabic, North African spelling origin.
Is Assia a Muslim name?
Assia is the Maghrebi spelling of Asiya, honouring Pharaoh's wife, who is praised in 'And God gives as an example for the believers the wife of Pharaoh' (Quran 66:11).
How do you pronounce Assia?
Assia is pronounced AH-see-ah.
Is Assia a boy or girl name?
Assia is usually a girl name.