Political LeaderEgyptian1985 – present
Asmaa Mahfouz
Egyptian activist, 2011 Revolution organizer
Biography
Egyptian activist and revolutionary known for her role in the 2011 Egyptian Revolution. Her YouTube videos calling for protest became iconic symbols of the uprising.
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Quick Facts
Category
Political Leader
Nationality
Egyptian
Born
1985
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Arabic origin
“Asmaa is the Arabic name Asma rendered with the doubled-aleph suffix, a common convention in Arabic that softens and emphasizes the name. It carries the same meaning and historical significance as Asma while adding a phonetic flourish. The spelling variation is particularly popular in Egypt and the broader Levantine region.”