asmaa

Asmaa is a feminine given name of Arabic origin. It is commonly transliterated as Asmaa, Asma, or Asmâ, and is used across the Arab world and in Muslim communities worldwide. The form is related to the Arabic word asmaa (أسماء), meaning “names,” and it appears in a broader tradition of Arabic names that draw on root words and plural forms. In contemporary usage, Asmaa is often chosen for its melodic sound and cultural resonance rather than a single fixed meaning.

The name appears in many Arabic-speaking societies, including North Africa, the Levant, and the Gulf, and is common among diaspora communities as well. Because transliteration from Arabic to Latin script varies, several spellings (such as Aasma or Asema) may be seen in different languages and regions.

Notable people named Asmaa include:

- Asmaa Mahfouz, Egyptian political activist who helped mobilize the 2011 Egyptian uprising.

- Asmaa Al-Assad, Syrian businesswoman and philanthropist, wife of President Bashar al-Assad.

- Asmaa Lamnawar, Moroccan singer known for her work in Arabic pop music.