Aasma

Aasma is a feminine given name used primarily in South Asia. It is commonly found among Urdu- and Hindi-speaking communities and among the South Asian diaspora. The name is often described as a form of the word for sky or heaven in those languages, reflecting a connotation of vastness, openness, and aspiration. Transliterations vary; common variants include Aasma and Aasima, depending on how the name is rendered from Urdu or Persian script.

Origin and meaning: The etymology traces to the Urdu noun aasman (sky), with the suffix -a forming a personal name. The semantics emphasize lofty or celestial connections. While popular in private naming, the name is not tied to any single historical figure and does not denote a specific ethnicity beyond the broader South Asian context.

In contemporary use, Aasma appears in literature and media as a given name, as well as among families in India, Pakistan, and the diaspora. It is one of several sky-derived names used for girls in the region.