Esma
Esma is a Muslim girl name of Turkish / Bosnian form of Arabic Asmāʾ origin, meaning “Lofty, eminent; names”.
| Meaning | Lofty, eminent; names |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Turkish / Bosnian form of Arabic Asmāʾ |
| Written as | أسماء |
| Pronunciation | es-MAH |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey, Bosnia, Balkans |
Meaning and origin of Esma
Turks and Bosnians say Esma for the Arabic Asmāʾ. It is generally explained as 'lofty' or 'eminent', from a root meaning to be high, and as a plural noun asmāʾ also means 'names', familiar from al-Asmāʾ al-Ḥusnā, the Most Beautiful Names of God. Its most famous bearer is Asmāʾ, daughter of Abu Bakr and sister of ʿĀʾisha, who earned the title Dhāt al-Niṭāqayn because she aided the Prophet ﷺ when he made the Hijra.
Is Esma a Muslim name?
Esma honours the Companion Asmāʾ bint Abī Bakr, and the word asmāʾ appears in 'And to Allah belong the most beautiful names, so call upon Him by them' (Quran 7:180).
How popular is Esma?
Popular in Turkey, in Bosnia and among Turkish families in Europe.
Gifts with the name Esma
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Esma
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Esma mean?
Esma means 'Lofty, eminent; names'. It is of Turkish / Bosnian form of Arabic Asmāʾ origin.
Is Esma a Muslim name?
Esma honours the Companion Asmāʾ bint Abī Bakr, and the word asmāʾ appears in 'And to Allah belong the most beautiful names, so call upon Him by them' (Quran 7:180).
How do you pronounce Esma?
Esma is pronounced es-MAH.
Is Esma a boy or girl name?
Esma is usually a girl name.