Arabic · proper noun · People & Roles

Asaf

आसफ़

said aa-saf

also written: asaf, asaf bin barkhiya

Meaning

Asaf bin Barkhiya, the wise vizier of Solomon who brought Sheba's throne in the twinkling of an eye; the byword for the able, learned minister.

Related words

The prophet-king Solomon, gifted command over winds, jinn, and the speech of animals.

The Queen of Sheba (Saba) of Islamic tradition, whose throne was brought to Solomon and who submitted to him after the test of the crystal floor.