Meaning
ash tree
Origin
Asa is a name of Old Norse origin, rooted in norse tradition.
It appears in our records across 18 countries (BD, CH, CZ, DK, EG, FI, GB, IQ, IS, MY, NG, NO, OM, PL, SA, SE, US, ZA).
Style
- traditional
- strong
- nature
- elegant
- religious
- classic
Famous people named Asa
- Asa, King of Judah
- Åsa Larsson (Swedish author)
- Åsa, Swedish singer and actress
- Saint Asa
- Asa, son of Jacob in the Bible (1 Chronicles 4:23)
- Asa Butterfield (actor)
Variations
Aša (Slavic), Ash (English, borrowed), Aasa, Ase, Assa, Esa, Assi, Asa (less common), Ása (Icelandic), Aasa (Finnish), Aśka
Popularity
Asa appears in 18 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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