Gender Masculine
Usage Arabic, Urdu
Scripts آصف(Arabic, Urdu)
Pronounced Pron. A-seef(Arabic)  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Possibly derived from the Hebrew name Asaph. In the Quran 27:40 an unnamed person magically transports the Queen of Sheba's throne to Solomon's court. According to some Islamic traditions, the person's name was Asif (or Asaf) and he was Solomon's vizier.

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesAsef(Persian) Asaf(Turkish)
User SubmissionAsif

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Entry updated April 23, 2024