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The baby name Asha is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced AH-sha,IPA: /ˈɑːʃə/.

Asha is Arabic, Sanskrit, Swahili in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Arabic, Sanskrit, Swahili
Pronunciation: AH-sha,IPA: /ˈɑːʃə/

What is the meaning of the name Asha ?

The baby name Asha is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced AH-sha,IPA: /ˈɑːʃə/.

Asha is Arabic, Sanskrit, Swahili in Origin.

Asha is a cross-cultural feminine given name with layered meanings. In Sanskrit (Āśā, आशा) it signifies hope or desire and appears in classical poetry and devotional usage. In the Iranian religious tradition, the Avestan term aša/asha denotes truth and cosmic order, a related moral ideal that has informed occasional Parsi given-name use. Across East Africa and parts of the Muslim world, Asha functions as the Swahili and Somali form related to Arabic Aisha, conveying the sense of life or one who lives.

The name has long been popular in South Asia and gained international familiarity through figures such as singer Asha Bhosle and actress Asha Parekh. Variants and related forms include Āśā, Aasha, Aisha, Ayesha, Aishah, and the Iranian cognate Arta; diminutives include Ash and Ashi. Chosen for its brevity and warmth, Asha brings together themes of hope, vitality, and ethical rightness.

Asha has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Asha

Asha Bhosle Actor · Born 1933 · India Asha Bhosle is a famous Indian playback singer known for her versatile voice and extensive career in the Bollywood music industry. She is best known for songs like 'Dum Maro Dum', 'Piya Tu Ab To Aaja', and 'Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko'. Born in 1933, Asha has sung in numerous languages and genres, making her one of the most recorded artists in music history. Asha Parekh Actor · Born 1942 · India Asha Parekh is an Indian actress best known for her roles in classic Bollywood films of the 1960s and 1970s. She starred in popular movies like 'Teesri Manzil', 'Kati Patang', and 'Caravan'. Her performances have left a lasting impact on Indian cinema. Asha Negi Actor · Born 1989 · India Asha Negi is an Indian actress best known for her role as Purvi Deshmukh in the popular television series 'Pavitra Rishta'. She has also appeared in other TV shows like 'Bade Achhe Lagte Hain' and participated in the reality show 'Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi'.
Asha Saini Actor · Born 1978 · India Asha Saini, also known as Flora Saini, is an Indian actress best known for her roles in the films 'Stree' and 'Lakshmi'. She has appeared in numerous regional films across various Indian languages, showcasing her versatility and talent.

Asha – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2021 #1 — 897
ET 0 #6 1 246
FJ Girls 0 #8 2 583
BI 0 #12 1 425
ET Girls 0 #16 1 372
OM Girls 0 #22 1,047 15,987
IN Girls 0 #23 3,143 13,121
MV Girls 0 #23 13 2,021
DJ Girls 0 #26 4 488
ET Boys 0 #27 1 678
BI Girls 0 #28 6 726
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
IN 0 #64 8 2,963
AE Girls 0 #67 937 20,968
JP 0 #76 2 4,057
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
MU Girls 0 #85 431 8,539
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
KW Girls 0 #87 708 19,177
OM 0 #89 28 6,215
JM 0 #91 3 3,714
AF Girls 0 #94 1 2,402
QA Girls 0 #96 260 15,378
QA 0 #98 9 7,011
BD Girls 0 #100 473 8,413
SD 0 #100 3 2,130
ID Girls 0 #101 2 3,319
KW 0 #103 14 5,216
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
PH 0 #107 4 5,607
GE Boys 0 #110 1 2,055
BN Girls 0 #111 4 5,459
CY Girls 0 #123 3 3,755
SD Girls 0 #123 356 7,678
Norway Girls 2007 #126 5 534
MU 0 #130 8 3,613
IQ 0 #132 2 3,533
BN Boys 0 #138 2 6,332
AE 0 #139 39 10,220
BW Girls 0 #149 3 4,216
BD 0 #165 64 5,992
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
PR Girls 0 #166 2 3,171
SI Girls 0 #175 3 2,769
Sweden Girls 2020 #179 2 1,663
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
LU Girls 0 #189 2 4,850
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
JM Girls 0 #224 36 7,507
JP Girls 0 #232 14 6,592
SA Girls 0 #234 1,135 25,931
NA Girls 0 #235 3 7,146
GR Girls 0 #246 4 6,293
GH 0 #247 2 5,396
SG 0 #248 22 11,010
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
JO Girls 0 #261 65 7,570
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
Canada Girls 2024 #265 21 2,795
SA 0 #270 26 10,560
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
JM Boys 0 #285 9 6,876
TW Girls 0 #285 5 8,139
MY 0 #288 43 12,352
KZ Boys 0 #289 8 6,578
DK Girls 0 #296 21 7,429
GH Girls 0 #300 25 6,973
KZ Girls 0 #301 20 5,862
JP Boys 0 #302 2 7,909
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
CN Girls 0 #335 15 8,829
BH 0 #342 214 17,937
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
YE 0 #352 30 8,639
HK 0 #355 3 8,483
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
PL Girls 0 #362 3 5,096
PH Girls 0 #365 26 13,098
JO Boys 0 #366 12 7,057
MU Boys 0 #367 3 8,477
NL 0 #369 23 2,481
Finland Girls 0 #371 21 1,368
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
SG Girls 0 #398 192 18,916
France Girls 2021 #403 3 3,185
EG 0 #405 8 6,387
SD Boys 0 #417 29 10,523
ZA 0 #429 19 14,421
MY Girls 0 #455 672 24,821
RU Girls 0 #467 32 11,913
PT Girls 0 #468 4 7,952
IQ Girls 0 #471 34 11,303
PS Girls 0 #475 49 10,981
LY 0 #479 57 12,703
BD Boys 0 #498 79 10,045
CR Boys 0 #509 2 10,188
CR Girls 0 #516 17 11,342
PA Girls 0 #517 2 9,861
RU Boys 0 #522 5 12,621
HK Girls 0 #535 81 16,104
IR Girls 0 #538 8 8,334
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
CM Girls 0 #559 2 11,671
PS Boys 0 #559 3 10,655
IR Boys 0 #562 4 10,162
CM Boys 0 #572 4 12,054
IL Girls 0 #583 35 11,648
LB 0 #608 51 13,263
NL Girls 0 #622 348 5,933
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
AR Girls 0 #628 3 8,289
EG Girls 0 #636 348 14,742
IQ Boys 0 #648 20 13,071
BO Girls 0 #649 3 9,488
Finland Girls 2026 #650 89 3,895
QA Boys 0 #657 51 18,093
SG Boys 0 #678 20 17,960
KW Boys 0 #684 86 18,755
IT 0 #702 13 4,183
SY 0 #711 18 11,684
United States Girls 2024 #720 197 8,487
NG Girls 0 #731 56 15,093
OM Boys 0 #761 121 17,948
Germany Girls 0 #819 20 4,949
EG Boys 0 #824 63 15,035
IN Boys 0 #855 147 16,750
ZA Girls 0 #857 290 25,928
TN 0 #861 5 13,765
NG Boys 0 #902 50 16,906
United States Boys 2022 #904 5 7,226
CL Girls 0 #914 2 14,098
PE Boys 0 #925 2 14,506
Spain Girls 0 #953 31 5,561
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
AE Boys 0 #993 100 22,615
PE Girls 0 #1,005 6 14,861
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
MY Boys 0 #1,045 67 25,439
MA 0 #1,067 62 20,986
ZA Boys 0 #1,142 37 25,619
CO Girls 0 #1,146 7 16,140
IT Girls 0 #1,216 231 9,415
DZ 0 #1,226 9 20,130
TR 0 #1,247 8 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,260 8 17,781
SA Boys 0 #1,291 325 28,008
IT Boys 0 #1,461 11 10,046

Asha is popular in 81 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
Norway
United States
Scotland, United Kingdom
France

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People also ask about Asha

Asha is predominantly a girl's name.
Asha is a 2 syllable name, pronounced AH-sha,IPA: /ˈɑːʃə/.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Aashaa, Ashaa, Ashaah and Āśā.
Across languages, Asha has these equivalents: Hope (English), Nadia / Nadezhda (Slavic), Esperanza (Spanish), Aisha (Arabic; related/parallel in some cultures).
Yes, very popular — Asha ranked #1 in Ireland in 2021, and appears in official birth registries across 8 countries.
Asha ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2021).
Asha's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #266 in 2014 to #265 in 2024 in Canada.
Yes — 4 notable people named Asha are in our database, including Asha Bhosle (Actor), Asha Parekh (Actor), Asha Negi (Actor).