Asa (name)
Asa is a given name in several parts of the world. In English, the usual pronunciation is /ˈeɪsə/ or /ˈeɪzə/.
- Asa (אסא): derived from the Hebrew language, as the name appears in the Old Testament to designate the third King of Judah, who reigned for forty years. It became a popular American name because of the influence of the Puritans in the 17th century.
- Asa: a Hebrew name meaning healer and/or physician (Ase).
- Åsa (pronounced "o-sa"): a Swedish name related to one of the most ancient Norse names, referencing Æsir, which means "gods".
- Asa (pronounced "asha"): a Yoruba language word which means or refers to the 'hawk' bird.
- Asa (pronounced "aa-saa"): an Igbo Nigerian name with the meaning "Beautiful”
- Asa (朝 or あさ): Japanese name meaning "morning".
- Asa: Indonesian for "Hope".
- Asa: Portuguese means "Wing".
- Asa: [Malagasy] (native tongue of Madagascar) means "Work."
- Asha : Nepali means "Hope"
- Asa: Punjabi means “Hope”
- Asa: Filipino means “Hope”.
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Various |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | Various |
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