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The baby name Ashutosh is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced uh-SHOO-tosh (IPA: /əˈʃutɔʃ/).

Ashutosh is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Hindi, Sanskrit
Pronunciation: uh-SHOO-tosh (IPA: /əˈʃutɔʃ/)

What is the meaning of the name Ashutosh ?

The baby name Ashutosh is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced uh-SHOO-tosh (IPA: /əˈʃutɔʃ/).

Ashutosh is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.

Ashutosh is a masculine Sanskrit given name derived from āśu “quick” and toṣa “contentment/pleasure,” an epithet of the Hindu god Shiva meaning “easily pleased” or “quick to be satisfied,” highlighting his ready benevolence in granting boons. The epithet appears in classical liturgy and lists of Shiva’s names, such as the Shiva Sahasranama, and in devotional poetry across the subcontinent, giving the name an auspicious, devotional aura.

Common throughout India and Nepal, it occurs in Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Odia, Gujarati, and South Indian languages. Variants include Aashutosh, Asutosh (Bengali), and the scholarly transliteration Āśutoṣa; nicknames Ashu and Toshi are frequent. The name gained modern prominence through figures like jurist-educator Ashutosh Mukherjee and filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker, cementing its pan-Indian familiarity. While primarily masculine, it is occasionally unisex in contemporary usage. Related theophoric names invoking Shiva include Shankar, Mahesh, and Rudra.

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Famous people with the name Ashutosh

Ashutosh Rana Actor · Born 1967 · India Ashutosh Rana is a well-known Indian actor, famous for his intense roles in films like 'Dushman' and 'Sangharsh'. Born in 1967, he has made a significant impact in Bollywood with his versatile acting skills.

Ashutosh – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
IN 0 #53 18 2,963
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
OM 0 #119 3 6,215
KW 0 #120 2 5,216
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
BN Boys 0 #138 2 6,332
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
AE 0 #181 7 10,220
IN Boys 0 #196 2,103 16,750
BD 0 #238 4 5,992
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
JP Boys 0 #298 6 7,909
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
CN Boys 0 #328 4 9,639
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
MU Boys 0 #339 19 8,477
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
JO Boys 0 #388 2 7,057
BD Girls 0 #405 2 8,413
PH Boys 0 #407 2 11,440
OM Girls 0 #419 6 15,987
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
BD Boys 0 #493 84 10,045
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
RU Boys 0 #524 3 12,621
BH 0 #535 19 17,937
HK Boys 0 #552 6 12,905
KW Girls 0 #559 3 19,177
IR Boys 0 #564 2 10,162
AE Girls 0 #596 2 20,968
IN Girls 0 #607 25 13,121
QA Boys 0 #629 79 18,093
SG Boys 0 #656 42 17,960
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
KW Boys 0 #704 66 18,755
OM Boys 0 #743 139 17,948
United States Boys 2013 #869 6 7,323
AE Boys 0 #899 194 22,615
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
NL Boys 0 #939 13 5,873
NG Boys 0 #1,000 2 16,906
SA Girls 0 #1,009 6 25,931
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
MY Boys 0 #1,175 8 25,439
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
TR 0 #1,253 2 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,270 3 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,436 179 28,008
IT Boys 0 #1,462 10 10,046

Ashutosh is popular in 38 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Ashutosh

Ashutosh is predominantly a boy's name.
Ashutosh is a 3 syllable name, pronounced uh-SHOO-tosh (IPA: /əˈʃutɔʃ/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Asutosh, Ashutosha, Asutosha, Ashu (diminutive) and Tosh (diminutive).
Across languages, Ashutosh has these equivalents: Shiva (epithet/associated deity), Prasanna (similar meaning: 'pleased').
Somewhat — Ashutosh ranked #869 in United States in 2013, placing it just outside the most common names.
Ashutosh's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #828 in 2004 to #869 in 2013 in United States.
Yes — 1 notable people named Ashutosh are in our database, including Ashutosh Rana (Actor).