| Meaning | morning sun |
| Origin | Japanese |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Asai |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | A-sai |
Concise yet complete, Asai offers maximum impact with minimal syllables. This name exemplifies elegant efficiency, proving that strength doesn't require length. Asai carries an international quality that transcends specific cultural boundaries while maintaining distinctive character. Its pronunciation is straightforward, yet the name itself remains wonderfully uncommon. Asai suggests someone who values precision and clarity, someone who achieves much without unnecessary complexity. The name's brevity makes it memorable and easy to spell, practical considerations that matter throughout life. Parents drawn to Asai typically appreciate understated sophistication over flashy choices. It's a name that succeeds through substance rather than spectacle, that quietly commands respect without demanding attention. Asai feels both contemporary and timeless, fresh yet somehow familiar.
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| Asai Tetsuhiko | Japanese musician and songwriter |
| Asai Kenichi | Japanese judoka, Olympic gold medalist |
| Asai Noboru | Renowned Japanese painter and artist |
| Asai Ryutaro | Japanese politician and former cabinet minister |
| Asai Hiroki | Japanese baseball player |
| Asai Masato | Japanese figure skater |
| Asai Ryoko | Japanese actress and TV personality |
| Asai Takeshi | Japanese author and critic |
| Asai Shoji | Japanese inventor and entrepreneur |
| Asai Kaminaga | Character from the anime "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya" |
| Asai Genji | Fictional detective in the "Kindaichi Case Files" manga series |
| Asai Masashi | Character in the light novel series "Hyouka" |
| Asai Sachi | From the visual novel and anime "Grisaia no Kajitsu" |
| Asai Tomoki | Character in the anime "Chaos;Child" |
| Asai Ryota | From the manga "Bloody Monday" |
| Asai Seiichiro | Character in the anime "Charlotte" |
| Asai Makoto | From the visual novel "Kanon" |
| Asai Satoshi | Character in the manga "Saru Lock" |
| Asai Yoichi | From the anime "Higurashi no Naku Koro ni" |