Asha is a girl name of Swahili (East Africa) origin meaning “Asha means 'life' or 'hope'. It reflects the aspirations and optimism of the community.”. It's a distinctive name with moderate popularity. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.
ah-shah
Phonetic spelling
This name ranks in the top 32% of popular names.
* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends
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