| Meaning | hope, life |
| Origin | Arabic, Sanskrit, Swahili |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Asha |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | A-sha |
About Asha
Asha possesses ethereal beauty and multicultural richness. This luminous name travels effortlessly across borders and languages, carrying universal appeal through its simple elegance. The name's gentle sound belies its powerful resonance and depth of character. Asha suits contemplative, thoughtful personalities while remaining light and accessible. Its brevity creates impact without overwhelming, offering clarity in both written and spoken forms. The name works beautifully in diverse cultural contexts, making it ideal for modern global citizens. Asha pairs gracefully with surnames of varied origins and complements both simple and elaborate middle names. Parents who choose this name often value spirituality, optimism, and connection to broader human experiences. It feels simultaneously ancient and contemporary, bridging traditional wisdom with modern sensibility in a way few names achieve so naturally and beautifully.
Nicknames for Asha
| Ash |
| Ashy |
| Shasha |
| Ashy |
| Sha |
Famous People Named Asha
| Asha Bhosle | Legendary Indian playback singer |
| Asha Negi | Indian television actress and model |
| Asha Parekh | Iconic Indian film actress and director |
| Asha Mandela | Known for having the world's longest dreadlocks |
| Asha Leo | British TV presenter and model |
| Asha Rani | Indian film actress of the '80s and '90s |
| Asha Sarath | Indian actress and dancer |
| Asha Saini | South Indian actress and model |
| Asha Mevlana | American electric violinist and composer |
| Asha Miró | Spanish actress and disability rights activist |
| Asha de Vos | Sri Lankan marine biologist and conservationist |
| Asha Gill | Malaysian-British TV host and model |
| Asha Allen | Australian Paralympic swimmer |
| Asha Philip | British sprinter and Olympian |
| Asha Kama | Tanzanian fashion designer and entrepreneur |
| Asha Mohamud | Somali-Canadian author and activist |
| Asha Keddy | Senior technology executive at Intel |
| Asha Gomez | Indian-American chef and cookbook author |
| Asha Stuart | Australian news presenter and journalist |
Characters Named Asha
| Asha Greyjoy | Character from George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" series |
| Asha Jangbahadur | Character from the novel "Asha Jaoar Majhe" - Labour of Love |
| Asha Barlow | Character from the video game "Deadly Premonition" |
| Asha Rahiro | Character from the manga and anime "Gunbuster" |
| Asha Delmara | Character from the video game "The Elder Scrolls Online" |
| Asha'man | Female channelers from Robert Jordan's "The Wheel of Time" series |
| Asha Vareil | Character from the video game "Star Wars - The Old Republic" |
| Asha Odekar | Character from the game "Star Trek Online" |