Asta
Swedish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Asta
Asta is derived from Old Norse and Greek roots, meaning "divine beauty" or "loved by God," with connections to the Greek goddess Astarte and Norse traditions.
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Etymology
Asta is derived from Old Norse and Greek roots, meaning "divine beauty" or "loved by God," with connections to the Greek goddess Astarte and Norse traditions. The name is primarily used in Scandinavian countries (particularly Iceland and Norway), Germanic regions, and among some Jewish communities, with historical use dating back to Norse and ancient Mediterranean cultures.
Asta currently ranks #4,894 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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