Asif
Meaning of Asif
Asif is a male name with origins in Hebrew and Arabic. In Hebrew, it is pronounced as AH-seef (/ˆɑ.siːf/), while in Arabic it is pronounced as AH-sif (/ˈɑs.if/). The name has variations, such as Asaf. In the United States of America, the name Asif has been given to newborn boys since at least 1973, with varying levels of popularity over the years. In recent years, it has been given to around 5 to 15 boys per year. The meaning and associations of the name Asif can vary depending on cultural and personal interpretations.
Pronunciation
Hebrew
- Pronunced as AH-seef (/ˆɑ.siːf/)
Arabic
- Pronunced as AH-sif (/ˆɑs.if/)
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Notable People Named Asif
| Asif Ali Zardari is a prominent Pakistani politician who served as the 11th president of Pakistan and is currently a member of the National Assembly. |
| Asif Ali is a Pakistani cricketer who plays for the Pakistan national cricket team and Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League, representing Northern in first-class cricket. |
| Asif Kapadia is a British filmmaker known for his award-winning documentaries and biographical films. |
| Asif Basra was an Indian actor known for his work in Bollywood films and TV serials, including his role in Outsourced, who tragically passed away in 2020. |
| Asif Iqbal Razvi is a former Pakistani cricketer who captained the Pakistan national cricket team and Kent County Cricket Club, later becoming a match referee. |
| Asif Raza Mir is a renowned Pakistani actor and producer, recognized for his work in TV dramas such as Samundar, Tanhaiyaan, and Ishq Gumshuda, as well as the movies Daaman (1980), Badaltay Mausam (1980), and Maan Jao Na (2018). |
| Asif Ahmed, a former Pakistani cricketer, had a career in first-class cricket from 1960 to 1972. |
| Asif Khan is a Pakistani cricketer who now plays for the United Arab Emirates in international cricket, with previous experience in domestic cricket in Pakistan. |
| Asif Iqbal is a successful Bangladeshi lyricist, composer, and the Founder & Owner of Gaanchill Music, known for his innovative work in the music industry. |
| Asif Mammadov is a professional footballer from Azerbaijan, currently playing for Gabala FK in the Azerbaijan Premier League. |
| Asif Mehmood is a Pakistani cricketer known for his performances with Sindh and the Pakistan national under-19 cricket team. |
| Asif A. Ghazanfar is an American neuroscientist who was honored with a Troland Research Award in 2013. |
| Asif Bashir Bhagat, born in Village Bhagat, Tehsil Phalia, is a Pakistani politician who was elected as Member Provincial Assembly of the Punjab in 2008 and currently serves as Chairman of the Standing Committee on Sports. |
| Asif Khan is a Pakistani politician who served as a member of the Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from August 2018 to January 2023. |
| Asif Khan is an Indian cricketer who made his List A debut for Jammu & Kashmir in the 2018–19 Vijay Hazare Trophy on 1 October 2018. |
