Asmahan

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Meaning

Seeker of excellence

Origin

Arabic

Global Spellings

Arabic أسمهان
Urdu اسماء
Persian اسماهان
Bengali আসমাহান
Pashto اسمان
Graceful and timeless, the name Asmahan is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Seeker of excellence', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Arabic regions, Asmahan has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Asmahan, the stage name of the celebrated Syrian-Egyptian singer Amal al-Atrash, is believed to derive from the Persian “asman,” meaning “sky.”