Asu
Finnish or Japanese · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Asu
The name 'Asu' has multiple potential origins; in Finnish, it is a diminutive of Asko or Asmo meaning "god" or "divine," while in Japanese, it can mean "tomorrow" (明日) or "foot/leg" (足) depending on the kanji.
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Etymology
The name 'Asu' has multiple potential origins; in Finnish, it is a diminutive of Asko or Asmo meaning "god" or "divine," while in Japanese, it can mean "tomorrow" (明日) or "foot/leg" (足) depending on the kanji. It is used in Finnish and Japanese cultures, with no strong religious ties, and historically appears in Finnish mythology as a variant of the god Ukko's name, though this is rare.
Asu currently ranks #15,388 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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