Asya
Asya is a Muslim girl name of Turkish; also a form of Arabic Asiya origin, meaning “Asia; also a form of Asiya”.
| Meaning | Asia; also a form of Asiya |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Turkish; also a form of Arabic Asiya |
| Pronunciation | AHS-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey, Caucasus, Central Asia |
Meaning and origin of Asya
Asya is what Turkish speakers call the continent of Asia, and it has become a fashionable modern girls' name in Turkey. For Muslims who speak Russian or Arabic, however, Asya is also a short form of Asiya, so it can carry a religious meaning as well. Asiya is the name tradition gives to Pharaoh's believing wife. A family may choose it for either sense, and both are common across Turkey, Russia and the Caucasus.
Is Asya a Muslim name?
Muslims in Turkey and the former Soviet lands use Asya, and when it is meant as a form of Asiya it carries the weight of a much-loved Islamic name.
How popular is Asya?
It is popular in Turkey and among Muslims in Russia and the Caucasus.
Gifts with the name Asya
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Asya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Asya mean?
Asya means 'Asia; also a form of Asiya'. It is of Turkish; also a form of Arabic Asiya origin.
Is Asya a Muslim name?
Muslims in Turkey and the former Soviet lands use Asya, and when it is meant as a form of Asiya it carries the weight of a much-loved Islamic name.
How do you pronounce Asya?
Asya is pronounced AHS-yah.
Is Asya a boy or girl name?
Asya is usually a girl name.