Asiah

Asiah is a unique feminine name with an array of possible origins. It may be rooted in the Arabic title Āʼishaḧ, meaning "alive,” “she who lives,” or “womanly.” In Greek, English, and Swahili, it is viewed as an alternate form of Asia, a name shared by the world’s largest continent. Asiah may also have links to the Arabic name Asiya, which translates to “distressed” or “grieved,” two feelings that baby will quickly cast away! According to Islamic tradition, Asiya was the name of the pharaoh’s wife who took care of the infant Moses. No matter from where it emerges, Asiah is destined to cast a warming glow to all fortunate to bask within it.