Asma'u

Asma'u is a Hausa girl name that means “Supreme; excellent; named after Nana Asma'u”. This name is part of the rich naming tradition of the Hausa people of Nigeria, where names carry deep significance and often reflect the circumstances of a child's birth, family values, or spiritual beliefs.

Pronounced AHS-mah-oo, this name is commonly given to girls in Hausa-speaking communities across Nigeria.