The baby name Ashlesha is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Sanskrit/IAST: aśleṣā [əʃleːʃaː] (approx. "uh-shLAY-shah"); common English: "ash-LEH-sha".
The baby name Ashlesha is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Sanskrit/IAST: aśleṣā [əʃleːʃaː] (approx. "uh-shLAY-shah"); common English: "ash-LEH-sha".
Ashlesha is Hindu, Sanskrit in Origin.
Ashlesha stems from Sanskrit āśleṣā (आश्लेषा), “embrace, clasp, intimate attachment,” built on the root śliṣ “to cling, to entwine.” In Vedic usage it also names the ninth lunar mansion (nakshatra), evoking the image of a protective, coiling embrace - an idea reinforced by its traditional serpent symbolism. The name carries connotations of closeness, loyalty, and transformative intimacy.
As a given name, Ashlesha is predominantly feminine in India and in the South Asian diaspora, often chosen for children born under the Ashlesha Nakshatra. In Jyotisha it spans 16°40'–30° Cancer, is ruled by Mercury (Budha), and is associated with the Nāgas; symbols include a coiled serpent and entwined vines, suggesting intuition and persuasive grace. Common variants and transliterations include Aashlesha, Aslesha, and Āśleṣā. Nicknames such as Ash and Lesha appear in contemporary use, while the name’s astrological and literary roots sustain its timeless appeal.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #592 | 40 | 13,121 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| United States | Girls | 2018 | #921 | 5 | 9,057 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,234 | 3 | 25,928 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Ashlesha is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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