Asha name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: March 13th, 2024

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl

Origin: Sanskrit

Usage: Hindi, Arabic, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit, Sikh, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, English, Indian, African, Swahili, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Bengali and Oriya

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Asha

a-sha

Meaning: Hope, Aspiration, Life, Expectation, Like and Similar To

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What does Asha mean?
Variations of Asha
How popular is Asha?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Asha
Sibling Names for Asha
Famous People Named Asha
Lists having Asha

What does Asha mean?

Commonly Accepted Asha has its origin in Sanskrit language is a gender-neutral name especially used in English, Indian, Telugu, Oriya, Arabic, Hindi, Marathi, Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil, Gujarati, Bengali, Finnish, African, Sanskrit, Norwegian, Danish, Sindhi, Swahili, Sikh and Swedish, Asha means "Hope, Aspiration, Life, Expectation, Like or Similar To".

Asha is variation of predominant Aisha. Meaning of Aisha is Lively, Happiness and Joy came from Arabic.

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How do I pronounce Asha?

The most common pronunciation of two syllabled Asha is a-sha.

Variants of Asha

Aasha, Aisha, A'isha, Aisa, Aouicha, Jakeisha, Aisah, Annalisa, Jakisha, Jacki, Jakke, Jakki

Names that rhyme with Asha

How popular is the name Asha?

Asha is common in United States where over 7928 new-borns have been given the name since 1963. Presently the moniker is on a rise, in 1989, 250 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 795th position.

Also, A common name in England and Wales with over 1612 new-borns have been given the name since 1996. When at its peak in 2003, it ranked 313rd when 125 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

Asha is an uncommon baby name in France, its highest ever rank is 2638 (1980) in its 12 years run on France naming chart. However things change on global perspective, Asha is extremely popular in India where every 1 in 700 have the name as well as in Tanzania.

Also the baby name is popular in Bangladesh, Somalia, Kenya, Sudan, Ethiopia, Sri Lanka, Uganda, Pakistan and DR Congo. At least, 2440000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our research.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2018			1190	199
2017	12171	5	1174	207
2016			1295	183
2015			1313	180
2014			1205	201

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Asha in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	5	5	188	96

Numerological analysis of Asha

You can't stand injustice. When it comes to career, you prefer to take the easier road but realize soon that it's not the best way. You are dominant in your circle of friends. Lower your expectations and give the person you truly like a chance to prove. Accept what you feel and express it when you feel the urge. You always have the best ideas and persistence to realize each and one of them at work.

Other names similar to Asha, for would be moms

Samirah means Early Morning Fragrance or Wind is used as a baby girl name and is particulary used in Danish and English has origin in Arabic
Surur especially is used in Arabic and Sindhi, meaning of Surur is "Joy or Beautiful" bestowed upon both genders is originated from Arabic
Anam - Rarefied Anam is used dominantly in Malayalam and Marathi, Anam means "From Anam Tree with Red Fruits, Blessing or Who has Ruddy Lips" is came from Arabic is used as a gender insensitive name
Amlah means Pleasant or Favour is predominantly used in Arabic and Arabic is a gender insensitive name
Vanda - Originated from Germanic and Old High German, Odd and Conifer Vanda means "Desire or Wendish" which is used mainly in Italian, Icelandic and Arabic is aimed at both boys and girls

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Sibling Names for Asha

Looking for the perfect sibling names to go with the unique and beautiful name "Asha"? Look no further! Here are some great options that complement "Asha" perfectly and will make for an unforgettable sibling duo or trio.

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Famous people named Asha

Asha Mshimba Jecha, Member of Parliament
Asha Gigi, Ethiopian long-distance runner
Asha Bhosle, Indian singer
Asha Posley, and another sister Rani Kiran
Asha Parekh, Indian film actress, director
Asha Puthli, singer-songwriter, producer and actress
Asha Haji Elmi, Somali politician and peace activist
Asha Blake, five-time Emmy Award-winning television news journalist
Asha Khadilkar, Mumbai, India-based Senior Vocalist
Asha Mathur in Bilwamangal as Actress
Asha Devi in movie Saat Pake Bandha as Actress
In 1990, Asha Jayaram characterized the role of Gopika Varma's mother in comedy, romance movie Ottayal Pattalam.
In 1993, Asha Siewkumar characterized the role of Kamla in crime and drama movie Tropical Heat.

Asha Nadkarni, from 1970 thriller film Inspector, who characterized the N.
Asha Vad, from 2014 drama film Jesus of Macon: No One He Touches Will Be the Same, who portrayed Healer's Wife.

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