The baby name Asaf is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /aˈsaf/ (ah-SAHF).
Asaf is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Asaf is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /aˈsaf/ (ah-SAHF).
Asaf is Hebrew in Origin.
Asaf is a Hebrew masculine name (Hebrew: אָסָף) derived from the Semitic root ’-s-f, “to gather, collect.” It conveys senses such as “gathered,” “collector,” or “he has gathered (in),” and in modern Hebrew also evokes harvest and community. Pronounced ah-SAHF in Israeli Hebrew, it is closely linked to music and worship through its earliest bearer.
Biblical Asaph appears as a chief Levite musician in King David’s court, credited with organizing the Temple choirs; Psalms 50 and 73–83 are attributed to Asaph or the Asaphites, a guild bearing his name. The name persisted in Jewish tradition and saw strong revival in modern Israel. Common variants include Asaf (modern Israeli form), Assaf (alternative transliteration, also a surname), and Asaph (English biblical form). It is sometimes confused with the Arabic/Urdu name Asif (آصف), associated with Solomon’s vizier, which has a distinct origin and meaning.
| Asaf Jah VII of Hyderabad Asaf Jah VII was the last Nizam of Hyderabad, known for his immense wealth and the opulence of his court. He ruled Hyderabad State from 1911 until its annexation by India in 1948. His legacy includes contributions to education and infrastructure in the region. | Asaf Jah VI of Hyderabad Asaf Jah VI of Hyderabad was a prominent royal figure who served as the Nizam of Hyderabad from 1911 to 1948. He is most famous for his efforts to modernize the state and maintain its autonomy during a time of significant political change in India. His reign saw the development of infrastructure and educational institutions in Hyderabad. | Asaf Avidan Asaf Avidan is an Israeli musician best known for his unique voice and the hit song 'Reckoning Song (One Day)'. Born in 1980, he gained international recognition with his band Asaf Avidan & The Mojos before pursuing a successful solo career. |
| Asaf-ud-Daula Asaf-ud-Daula was the Nawab of Oudh from 1775 to 1797, best known for commissioning the Bara Imambara in Lucknow. His reign marked a significant cultural and architectural development in the region. He is remembered for his contributions to the arts and architecture of his time. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET | Boys | 0 | #27 | 1 | 678 |
| IL | 0 | #33 | 551 | 6,291 | |
| PS | 0 | #38 | 267 | 5,692 | |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #39 | 3,407 | 10,983 |
| AZ | 0 | #43 | 1 | 706 | |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #60 | 1,610 | 10,655 |
| AF | 0 | #76 | 1 | 1,883 | |
| AL | 0 | #76 | 1 | 2,372 | |
| RS | 0 | #84 | 1 | 923 | |
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| GE | Boys | 0 | #110 | 1 | 2,055 |
| AZ | Boys | 0 | #120 | 11 | 1,400 |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #130 | 2 | 3,473 |
| Switzerland | Boys | 2024 | #135 | 3 | 1,769 |
| PA | 0 | #137 | 2 | 3,797 | |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #139 | 1 | 6,332 |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #173 | 2 | 3,954 |
| Sweden | Boys | 2021 | #182 | 2 | 1,578 |
| AE | 0 | #185 | 3 | 10,220 | |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| BD | 0 | #240 | 2 | 5,992 | |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #247 | 3 | 5,568 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #253 | 1 | 6,830 |
| AF | Boys | 0 | #273 | 2 | 3,535 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #273 | 1 | 6,912 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #296 | 1 | 6,578 |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #302 | 2 | 5,122 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #302 | 2 | 7,909 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #304 | 2 | 6,530 |
| SA | 0 | #311 | 2 | 10,560 | |
| Canada | Boys | 2019 | #322 | 6 | 2,618 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #331 | 2 | 7,401 |
| France | Boys | 2021 | #358 | 30 | 2,865 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #381 | 9 | 7,057 |
| YE | 0 | #395 | 4 | 8,639 | |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| EG | 0 | #411 | 2 | 6,387 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #417 | 8 | 15,987 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #436 | 10 | 10,523 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #471 | 11 | 9,305 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #481 | 3 | 7,628 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #487 | 19 | 12,621 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #495 | 5 | 7,625 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #505 | 6 | 10,188 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #509 | 15 | 10,981 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| BH | 0 | #544 | 10 | 17,937 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #557 | 5 | 19,177 |
| LY | 0 | #557 | 3 | 12,703 | |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #558 | 8 | 10,162 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #562 | 15 | 10,045 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #595 | 3 | 20,968 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #597 | 21 | 11,648 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #615 | 8 | 9,244 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #642 | 26 | 13,071 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #674 | 9 | 3,552 |
| LB | 0 | #682 | 9 | 13,263 | |
| SY | 0 | #689 | 40 | 11,684 | |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #694 | 7 | 13,390 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #695 | 13 | 18,093 |
| TR | 0 | #695 | 792 | 19,440 | |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #738 | 2 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #742 | 28 | 18,755 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #781 | 5 | 12,213 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #826 | 56 | 17,948 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #864 | 23 | 15,035 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #867 | 26 | 7,044 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #869 | 10 | 14,506 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #903 | 33 | 25,931 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #908 | 13 | 15,656 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #908 | 75 | 16,355 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #935 | 17 | 5,873 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #936 | 17 | 5,697 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #982 | 20 | 16,750 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,000 | 2 | 16,906 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,007 | 3 | 14,742 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,021 | 72 | 22,615 |
| MA | 0 | #1,119 | 10 | 20,986 | |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,161 | 18 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,164 | 476 | 28,008 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,174 | 9 | 25,439 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,229 | 6 | 20,130 | |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,449 | 23 | 10,046 |
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