Meaning
The name Asma is derived from the Arabic word "asmaa" which means "excellent" or "lofty". It is also associated with one of the 99 Names of Allah in Islamic tradition, which means "names" or "qualities".
Asma means "esteem" or "prestige" in Arabic. It is derived from the Arabic word "asmaa" which means "excellence" or "high status".
Popular name throughout the Arab world. It is derived from the Arabic asma’ (prestige). The name was borne by a daughter of the first rightly guided caliph and father-in-law of Muhammad, Abu-Bakr al-Siddiq. Asma’ played an important part in helping Muhammad and her father escape from Mecca in 622 and steadfastly refused to give their enemies any information regarding their whereabouts. (AHS-MAH)
(Arabic) excellent; precious.
Important
(Arabic) exalted; loyal
