Asuna Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Asuna – Meaning: tomorrow (明日) and greens (菜), depending on the kanji – Origin: Japanese – Gender: primarily used for girls – Pronunciation: ah-SOO-nah

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Asuna is a Japanese name pronounced ah-SOO-nah. Depending on the kanji a family chooses, it can mean "tomorrow" (明日) or "greens" (菜), so the same sound can carry a hopeful, forward-looking meaning or a fresh, leafy one.

Meaning & Origin of Asuna

Meaning: Tomorrow (明日) and greens (菜), depending on the kanji.

Origin: Japanese.

How to Pronounce Asuna

Phonetic: ah-SOO-nah   IPA: /ɑːˈsuːnə/

Popularity of Asuna

Asuna is a rare name in the U.S. It peaked at #4449 in 2019 with 31 babies, and by 2024 it sat at #7617 with 14 babies, so a child named Asuna is unlikely to share the name with anyone in their class.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 2014–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Asuna mean?

Tomorrow (明日) and greens (菜), depending on the kanji.

How do you pronounce Asuna?

Asuna is pronounced ah-SOO-nah (IPA: /ɑːˈsuːnə/).

Is Asuna a popular name right now?

Asuna peaked at #4449 in 2019 and is ranked #7617 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2014–2024.)

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