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Asmara

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Meaning

Beautiful butterfly

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic أسمرة
Urdu اسمارہ
Persian اسمره
Bengali আসমারা
Pashto اسماره

Alternate Spellings

Graceful and timeless, the name Asmara is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The literal meaning, 'Beautiful butterfly', evokes imagery of nature and radiance, suggesting a personality full of life and positivity.

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

Reference Profile

Etymology

Commonly glossed as 'beautiful butterfly' in some regional usage; also the name of the capital of Eritrea (a coincidental overlap, not a shared etymology).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name.