Asef

Asef is a masculine given name used across several cultures in the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Indian subcontinent. It is sometimes encountered as a surname and appears in various transliterations, including Assef, Asif, and Asaf.

Etymology and variants: The name is linked to Arabic forms such as Asaf and Asif; in Persian, Kurdish, and Turkish usage the form Asef is common. The precise meaning varies by language and tradition, and some interpretations relate to gathering or companionship, while in others the name is treated as a personal designation without a fixed meaning.

Geographic and cultural usage: Asef is found among Iranian, Afghan, Pakistani, Turkish, and Arab communities. In the Indian subcontinent and among diaspora populations, related variants such as Asif and Asaf are frequently used, reflecting local transliteration and pronunciation patterns.

See also: Asaf, Asif.