Asif

Asif is a masculine given name of Arabic origin that is widely used in South Asia, the Middle East, and among diaspora communities. It appears among speakers of Urdu, Hindi, Bengali, Arabic, and Turkish, with several transliterations such as Asif, Asef, or Asiff.

The precise meaning of Asif varies by language and tradition, and there is no single universally accepted definition. In some contexts the name is associated with qualities such as strength, leadership, or wisdom, while in others it is valued primarily as a traditional or culturally significant given name.

Notable people named Asif include Asif Ali Zardari (born 1955), a Pakistani politician who served as president from 2008 to 2013; Asif Kapadia (1967–2023), a British documentary filmmaker known for Senna and Amy; Asif Ali (born 1986), an Indian Malayalam film actor; and Asif Akbar, a Bangladeshi singer.