Nepali girl name
Asha name meaning
आशा
Say it: AA-sha/aːsa/
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #95
Meaning of Asha
About the name Asha
Asha means hope, wish or expectation, a simple meaning that can hold a parent’s hopes for a child. Its Sanskrit origin and hope theme give it a gentle, forward-looking feeling. Just four letters long, it is pronounced AA-sha, with an open beginning and a soft ending. Asha is common, ranking #95 among girl names in our sample. For a longer spelling, consider Aasha. You might also compare the similar sounds of Astha and Ashna before choosing your favourite.
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Asha at a glance
| Name | Asha |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | आशा also असह, असहा |
| Gender | Used mostly for girls in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | A · अ |
| Length | 4 letters · 2 syllables · 2 akshar |
| Popularity | #95 among girl names (15 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Other spellings of Asha
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Asha
- Asha Bhushal
Nepalese model (born 1999)
- Asha Magrati
Nepalese actor
- Asha Chaturbedi
Member of Parliament of Nepal
- Asha Koirala
Member of Parliament of Nepal
- Asha Yadav
Member of Parliament of Nepal
- Asha B. K. · b. 1981
Member of Parliament of Nepal
- Asha Thapaliya
journalist in Nepal
Girl names with a similar meaning
- Sapana♀सपनाDream
- Pratiksha♀प्रतीक्षाWaiting, expectation, hope
- Pratikshya♀प्रतीक्षाWaiting, expectation
- Apekshya♀अपेक्षाExpectation, hope (Apeksha)
- Kamana♂♀कामनाDesire or wish
- Swopnil♂♀स्वप्निलDreamy, visionary
- Prerana♀प्रेरणाInspiration, motivation
- Swapnil♂♀स्वप्निलDreamy, seen in a dream
- Arzoo♂♀आरजुWish, desire or longing
- Abhilasha♂♀अभिलाषाDesire, wish or longing
- Arju♀आरजुWish, desire or longing
- Akanksha♀आकांक्षाDesire, wish or aspiration
Names that sound like Asha
- Astha♀आस्थाFaith, belief, trust
- Ashma♀आशमाStone or rock
- Ashu♂♀अशुQuick, swift
- Ashna♀अश्नाFriend, beloved
- Asma♀असमाStone or rock
- Aisha♂♀आइशाLiving, alive, full of life
- Abha♀आभाLight, radiance or splendour
- Alisha♀अलिशाProtected by God
- Anisha♀अनिशाContinuous, uninterrupted
- Anusha♀अनुषाBeautiful morning
- Aastha♀आस्थाFaith, belief, trust
- Anshu♂♀अंशुRay of light
Asha in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐁𑐱𑐵 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒂𑒬𑒰 |
| Bengali | আশা |
| Gujarati | આશા |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀆𑀰𑀸 |
| IAST romanization | āśā |
FAQ about the name Asha
What is the meaning of Asha?
Asha means: Hope, wish or expectation. (नेपालीमा: आशा)
Is Asha a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for girls in our data.
How do you write Asha in Nepali?
Asha is written आशा in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written असह or असहा.
How do you pronounce Asha?
Asha is pronounced AA-sha (IPA: /aːsa/).
What is the origin of the name Asha?
Asha is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Asha?
Asha ranks #95 among girl names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Asha?
Notable people named Asha include Asha Bhushal (Nepalese model (born 1999)); Asha Magrati (Nepalese actor); Asha Chaturbedi (Member of Parliament of Nepal).
What are other spellings of Asha?
Other spellings of Asha: Aasha.