Unisex name
Asta name meaning
“eight”
Asta is a name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked to Sanskrit aṣṭa, meaning eight, in Javanese and Balinese name formation. This meaning follows the Sanskrit derivation. Similarly spelled words also have other meanings in local languages, so this explanation concerns that particular source.
What does Asta mean?
Eight
In Indonesian: delapan
Origin and cultural usage of Asta
In Javanese and Balinese name formation, Asta can derive from Sanskrit aṣṭa, meaning eight. Similarly spelled words also have other local meanings.
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi) |
|---|---|
| Starts with | A · As |
Name combinations with Asta
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Asta, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Asta: eight
- Perwira: valiant; military officer
- Yoga: union, contemplative practice
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Meaning of each word
- Asta: eight
- Sukman: soul; spirit
- Bayu: the blowing wind
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Asta Pradana
Meaning of each word
- Asta: eight
- Pradana: the foremost, a leader
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Meaning of each word
- Bagio: good fortune or happiness
- Asta: eight
- Jun: the month of June
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Asta Priambodo
Meaning of each word
- Asta: eight
- Priambodo: pleasant in speech
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Meaning of each word
- Asta: eight
- Mardiyono: effort, endeavor
- Gandhi: seller of fragrances
How to pronounce Asta
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /asta/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦱ꧀ꦠ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮞ᮪ᮒ |
Is Asta a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Asta is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Asta ranks #584 among unisex names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Asta
Famous people named Asta
- Asta · b. 1973
- Asta Galuh Juliarti · b. 2000
FAQ about the name Asta
What is the meaning of Asta?
Asta means eight. In Javanese and Balinese name formation, Asta can derive from Sanskrit aṣṭa, meaning eight. Similarly spelled words also have other local meanings.
Is Asta a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Asta is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Asta?
Asta is of Sanskrit and Old Javanese (Kawi) origin.
How many syllables does Asta have?
Asta has 2 syllables (As-ta) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Asta?
Asta ranks #584 among unisex names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Asta?
Some ideas: Asta Perwira Yoga; Asta Sukman Bayu; Asta Pradana.
Famous people named Asta?
Notable people named Asta include Asta, Asta Galuh Juliarti.
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