| Pronunciation | Arabic: [aːsˤaf] |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Language | Arabic |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Hebrew and Arabic |
| Meaning | the name of Solomon's vizier |
| Region of origin | Arabia |
Asif (Arabic: آصف) is an Arabic masculine given name. In Persian and Urdu it is often pronounced as 'Asif' or 'Asef'. This name referred to Solomon's vizier in the Islamic tradition, and by extension to a wise, prudential figure.