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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Hope, wish
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- AH-shah
Asha is a girl's name with Sanskrit roots, traced to a word meaning 'hope' or 'wish.' You may have seen it explained as meaning 'hope, life' — but the 'life' part isn't backed by the Sanskrit root and looks like a later addition. It's said AH-shah.
Meaning & Origin of Asha
Meaning: Hope, wish.
Origin: Sanskrit.
A common claim: Asha is often said to mean 'hope, life.' Actually: The 'life' part isn't supported by the Sanskrit root (asa means 'hope/wish'); it appears to be a later embellishment.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Asha
AH-shahIPA /ˈɑːʃə/
Popularity of Asha
Asha peaked at #796 on the SSA list in 1989, when 239 babies got the name; by 2024 it had slipped to #1196, with 197 babies given the name that year.
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FAQ
What does the name Asha mean?
Hope, wish. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Asha?
Asha is pronounced AH-shah (IPA: /ˈɑːʃə/).
Is Asha a popular name right now?
Asha peaked at #796 in 1989 and is ranked #1196 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1963–2024.)
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