Asha
Hindi · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Asha
Asha means "hope" or "wish" and derives from Sanskrit, the ancient language of India.
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Etymology
Asha means "hope" or "wish" and derives from Sanskrit, the ancient language of India. The name is predominantly used in Hindu, Sikh, and Indian Muslim communities, with significant presence across South Asia and the Indian diaspora worldwide.
Asha currently ranks #1,373 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.
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