Asha

The meaning of Asha is 'wish' and 'expectation.' The name has its roots in African, Swahili, Sanskrit, and Hindi languages. In Sanskrit, Asha translates to 'hope', while, in Swahili, it means 'life'. Asha is a variant of the name Aisha, which means 'alive and well.' It is traditionally used by families in Swahili, Hindi, and English-speaking countries. In the oldest religion, called Zoroastrian, Asha means 'truth,' 'existence,' and 'right working'. In Hebrew, it signifies 'fortunate.' The feminine name was first used in the '70s in the United States ang gained popularity until the '90s. Famous people with this name include the Indian playback singer Asha Bhosler, and South African artist Asher Zero.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

hope; life

Origin

Sanskrit; Swahili

Numerology

A is for affirm, the certainty of knowledge.

S is for secret, that you can certainly keep.

H is for happiness, you always bring.

A is for amenable, for your easy going nature.

Lucky

Asha lucky number is 2.

Within numerology, the 2 vibration assumes the role of the mediator, creating harmony by bringing together dissonant forces through compassion, empathy, and kindness. 2 is linked to psychic abilities and intuition, and if this number appears as a Life Path or Destiny Number, the individual will be astute to subtle energy shifts and emotional nuances. Because 2 is so sensitive, it is very conflict-averse, and can end up feeling under-appreciated or unacknowledged. 2 must avoid seeking external validation and, instead, realize that perfect equilibrium needed already exists within.

Famous People Named Asha

• Asha Leo British TV presenter
• Asha Daniels American designer & contestant on "Under the Gunn"
• Asha Bhosle Indian singer
• Asha Parekh Indian Bollywood actress

Asha in Pop Culture

• Asha Greyjoy character in George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" (renamed Yara in the Game of Thrones TV series)
• Asha one of the characters in the story "The Fountain of Fair Fortune" within Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling
• Asha Grant one of the main characters in the Illuminae Files by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff
• Asha character in the Gemma Doyle trilogy by Libba Bray
• "Brimful of Asha " song by Cornershop