Unisex name
Asa name meaning
“hope, something wished for”
Asa is a name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked in Indonesian usage to asa, meaning “hope” or “something wished for.” The word came through Malay from Sanskrit āśā. Assa is a spelling variant, and Asa also has separate origins in other naming traditions.
What does Asa mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Asa
In Indonesian usage, it can come from asa, 'hope', inherited through Malay from Sanskrit āśā. Asa also has separate origins in other naming traditions.
Name combinations with Asa
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Asa, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Asa: hope, something wished for
- Kusumawardhana: one who makes flowers flourish
- Jayanegara: victory of the realm
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Meaning of each word
- Asa: hope, something wished for
- Jun: the month of June
- Yayang: darling; beloved
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Asa Syaputra
Meaning of each word
- Asa: hope, something wished for
- Syaputra: son, male child
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Meaning of each word
- Tugiman: born on Saturday Legi
- Asa: hope, something wished for
- Prabu: king, ruler
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Asa Bangkit
Meaning of each word
- Asa: hope, something wished for
- Bangkit: rise again, begin moving forward
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Meaning of each word
- Asa: hope, something wished for
- Fitriadi: innate nature or purity; excellence
- Tugiman: born on Saturday Legi
How to pronounce Asa
| Syllables | 2 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /asa/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦱ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮞ |
Is Asa a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Asa is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 85% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Asa ranks #243 among unisex names in our data sample (13 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Asa
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Asa
- Asa Bafaqih · b. 1918
- Asa Adventus Yesurun Awondatu · b. 1987
- Asa T.Silitonga · b. 1956
FAQ about the name Asa
What is the meaning of Asa?
Asa means hope, something wished for. In Indonesian usage, it can come from asa, 'hope', inherited through Malay from Sanskrit āśā. Asa also has separate origins in other naming traditions.
Is Asa a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Asa is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 85% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Asa?
Asa is of Malay and Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Asa have?
Asa has 2 syllables (A-sa) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Asa?
Asa ranks #243 among unisex names in our data sample (13 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Asa?
Other spellings: Assa.
What full names go well with Asa?
Some ideas: Asa Kusumawardhana Jayanegara; Asa Jun Yayang; Asa Syaputra.
Famous people named Asa?
Notable people named Asa include Asa Bafaqih, Asa Adventus Yesurun Awondatu, Asa T.Silitonga.
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