Girl
Sanskrit / Swahili
2 syllables
Asha
AH-shah
/ˈɑː.ʃə/
"Hope" — a luminous name shared by Sanskrit and Swahili traditions, radiating optimism
Asha is a name with independent origins in both Sanskrit and Swahili, meaning hope or wish in both languages. In Hindu tradition, Asha is also associated with the goddess of hope and prosperity. The name is widely used across South Asia and East Africa, and has gained international recognition through its melodious simplicity and deeply positive meaning.
Quick Facts
Letters4
SyllablesA · sha
GenderGirl
OriginSanskrit / Swahili
Root WordAsha
MeaningHope, wish
PopularityRare
Peak Year2008
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayMarch 25
Nicknames
AshAshi
About the Name Asha
Asha means hope or wish in both Sanskrit and Swahili, giving it a beautifully universal meaning.
Asha has independent origins in Sanskrit (South Asia) and Swahili (East Africa), both meaning hope.
Asha is widely used across South Asia and East Africa and is recognized internationally.
Asha Rose, Asha Priya, and Asha Jade are beautiful and cross-cultural combinations.
Ashas are often seen as warm, optimistic, and nurturing with a deep sense of hope and purpose.
The standard spelling is Asha. Aisha is a related Arabic name with a different but overlapping heritage.
Personality of Asha
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Asha
Creativity
74%
Elegance
78%
Independence
76%
Intelligence
76%
Strength
72%
Warmth
88%
Famous People Named Asha
A
Asha Bhosle
Indian playback singer with one of the most recorded voices in history
A
Asha Rangappa
American lawyer, academic, and former FBI special agent
A
Asha (Swahili tradition)
A beloved name throughout East Africa meaning hope and life's wishes
Middle Names for Asha
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Asha
Asha Rose
Asha Priya
Asha Nisha
Asha Jade
Asha Lena
Asha Anaya
Asha Reva
Asha Pearl
Asha Nova
Asha Devi
Names Similar to Asha
Similar Sound
Similar Meaning
Sibling Name Ideas
History of Asha
500 BC
Asha appears in Sanskrit texts as a word for hope, wish, and divine expectation
800
Asha in use as a given name across the Indian subcontinent
1930
Asha Bhosle born, who will become one of India's most celebrated singers
2008
Asha reaches peak recognition in the United States
Numerology & Symbolism of Asha
2
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
2
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Sagittarius
3
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Saffron
💎
Lucky Stone
Tiger's Eye
🌸
Lucky Flower
Marigold
Asha Around the World
How Asha is written in different languages and scripts
آشا
Arabic
アシャ
Japanese
Аша
Russian
아샤
Korean
阿莎
Chinese
Άσα
Greek
आशा
Hindi
אשה
Hebrew
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