Asa name meaning
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What does Asa mean?
Principally used in Greenlandic, Danish, Swedish, English, Norwegian, Hebrew, Arabic and Old SwedishOld DanishFinnish durable and dominant, Asa aimed at both genders, meaning of Asa is "Healer, Starting Life at Dawn, A Physician, Doctor, Like, Similar to, Little Hawk, Grateful or Hope" is originated from Hebrew and Greenlandic..
Asa is an abridged form of Asarja. Asarja is form of עֲזַרְיָה, a Hebrew Name Meaning Yahweh has Helped in Nordic language. Asa is form of Asarja in Finnish language.
How do I pronounce Asa?
a-sa is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Asa.
Variants of Asa
Names that rhyme with AsaHow popular is the name Asa?
Asa was a popular name in United States. Over 18157 babies have been named Asa since 1880. When at the peak of its usage in 1881, 588 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 178th position.
However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 204 years but still going strong on charts. Moreover, the name has been to the top 500 baby names 28 times Asa is a familiar baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 500 names.
In 1998, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 477 on boy names chart when 59 babies were given the name Asa. There are over 952 babies that have been given the name Asa in England and Wales.
However things change on global perspective, Asa is extremely popular in India where every 1 in 5000 have the name. Also the baby name is popular in Nepal, Bangladesh, Japan and Nigeria.
At least, 400000 people globally have been given the name as per our research.
| Year | Boys | Girls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
| 2018 | 508 | 554 | 2389 | 75 |
| 2017 | 490 | 588 | 2495 | 71 |
| 2016 | 518 | 566 | 3079 | 53 |
| 2015 | 530 | 538 | 2697 | 65 |
| 2014 | 517 | 538 | 3262 | 49 |
Facts
Asa in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 5 |
 | 57 | 7 | 30 | 0 |
 | 9 | 2 | 13 | 10 |
 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 20 |
 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
What numerology tells about Asa?
Set up a positive mindset and enjoy. Having number 1 as your personality no represents your determination, strong will to change the world and ambition. Although you play tough all the time, deep inside, there's a sensitive soul capable of love. Mistakes are the only way to become better at something. Your attitude is expressive and energetic. The letter A as your capstone represents your passion for greater achievements.
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- Tiara - Prevalent unisex name Tiara is used prevalently in Swedish, Hindi and Tamil. It is rooted from Greek and English, meaning of Tiara is "Royalty Jewels, The Tiara or Diadem"
- Lilah means Lovelorn, Night Beauty or Languishing is used especially in Arabic and English is originated from Hebrew and Sanskrit is a baby girl name
- Solomon - Meaning of Solomon is Peace or Happiness used for both boys and girls which originated from Hebrew is principally used in Swedish, Finnish and Romanian
- Lavina - Durable and Popular Lavina is used predominantly in Oriya and Hindi is a girl name, Lavina means "Woman of Rome or Purity" has its origin in Latin
Sibling Names for Asa
Asa is a beautiful name that has biblical roots and means "healer" or "physician" in Hebrew. If you're considering this name for your baby, we've compiled a list of sibling names that complement Asa's uniqueness and meaning. From classic to modern, these names are sure to inspire you in your naming journey.
Sister to Asa
Brother for Asa
Famous people named Asa
- Asa of Judah, ; ; }} was, according to the Hebrew Bible
- Asa Long, American checkers player
- Asa Fowler, New Hampshire politician, lawyer and jurist
- Asa Smith Bushnell III, first commissioner of the Eastern College Athletic Conference
- Asa Allworth Burnham, Ontario farmer and political figure
- Asa Townsend, early settler
- Asa Benveniste, American-born poet, typographer and publisher
- Asa Clapp, United States Representative from Maine
- Asa Coon,
- Asa Gray, is considered the most important American botanist of the 19th century
- Asa Fitch, natural historian and entomologist from Salem
- Asa Mercer, first president of the Territorial University of Washington and a member of the Washington State Senate
- Asa Biggs, North Carolina politician
- Asa Whitney, highly successful dry-goods merchant and transcontinental railroad promoter
- Asa Griggs Candler, American business tycoon
- Asa S. Bushnell, Republican politician from Ohio
- Asa Hutchinson, American businessman, attorney, and politician
- Asa Earl Carter, 1950s Ku Klux Klan leader
- Asa Packer, American businessman
- Asa Danforth, early settler and leading citizen of Onondaga County
- Asa Fitch, U.S. representative from New York
- Asa Hall, English professional footballer
- Asa Dodge Smith, The Rev
- Asa Pollard, American soldier
- Asa Briggs, English historian
- Asa Hartford, Scottish former football player and coach
- Asa Lovejoy, American pioneer and politician
- Asa Brainard, ace pitcher of the original Cincinnati Red Stockings
- Asa P. Blunt, officer
- Asa Brigham, Texas politician
- Asa Belknap Foster, Quebec businessman and political figure
- Asa Adgate, iron manufacturer, farmer
- Asa Singh Mastana, Punjabi musician and singer, best
- Asa Grant Hilliard III, African-American professor of educational psychology
- Asa Lyon, American politician
- Asa Howe Cory, captain of Company H in the 58th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment
- Asa Charlton, English professional footballer
- Asa Grover, United States Representative from Kentucky
- Asa Mahan, U.S. Congregational clergyman and educator and the first president of Oberlin College and Adrian College
- Asa Hodges, one-term U.S. Representative for Arkansas's 1st congressional district
- Asa Stratton, American newspaper editor, lawyer
- Asa S. Knowles, ninth President of the University of Toledo and the third President of Northeastern University
- Asa H. Willie, United States Representative representing Texas and Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court
- Asa Aarons, consumer reporter and photojournalist
- Asa Kasher, Israeli philosopher and linguist working as a Professor at Tel Aviv University and at Shalem College
- Asami Ogawa in Episode #1.1 as Actress
- Asa Higuchi is writer of TV series Ookiku furikabutte: Natsu no taikai hen
- In 1938 comedy, musical movie, Bílá vrána, Asa Vasátková portrayed Jarmila Boucková.
- Asa Butterfield characterized central role of Ender Wiggin in 2013 action and adventure flick Ender's Game.
Lists having Asa
- Biblical Baby Names
- Boys names beginning with A
- Girls names beginning with A
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- Baby Names that mean Healer
- Baby Names that mean Life
- Baby Names that mean Dawn
- Baby Names that mean Little
- Baby Names that mean Hope