Asa

The female first name Asa (Åsa) is a Swedish short form for various names that begin with the syllable 'As-', such as Astrid or Asgard. The roots of the name trace back to the Old Norse language.

What does the name Asa mean?

Asa (Åsa) is a Swedish short form derived from names with the prefix 'As-', such as Astrid or Asgard. The origins of the name lie in the Old Norse language. It is derived from the word áss, which translates to 'the Ase,' 'the god,' or 'the deity.' In Norse mythology, the Aesir are a significant pantheon of gods. Additionally, the name may also have its roots in the Hebrew or Akkadian language. In this case, the biblical girl's name is translated as 'the physician' or 'the healer.' The derivation could be as follows: 1.) From the Akkadian word asû, meaning 'the doctor' or 'the healer,' as well as a short form of the theophoric sentence name: '[God is] doctor.' 2.) From the Hebrew word 'sp, where it is assumed that the last letter and the theophoric element have fallen away: '[God] has taken care of.' In Japanese, Asa means 'the morning,' while in Portuguese, it means 'the wing.' Variants include Ase, Aase, Asi, and Asina.

Where does the name Asa come from?

The name Asa has both Old Norse and Old Hebrew roots and carries meanings such as 'the deity' or 'the healer.' It consists of the elements áss = the Ase, the god, the deity (Old Norse) and âsâ = the doctor, the healer (Old Hebrew) and asû = the doctor, the healer (Akkadian). Languages in which the name appears include English, Faroese, Hebrew, Icelandic, and Swedish.

How do you pronounce Asa?

The pronunciation of Asa is two syllables and sounds very open. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'A-sa' [ˈaːza] or [ˈaːsa], with the emphasis on the first syllable. The long A sound gives the name a certain expansiveness, while the soft S creates a gentle transition to the open final syllable. Asa thus conveys a calm and clear impression – reduced, harmonious, and modern.

When is the name day of Asa?

Asa celebrates her name day on September 12.

Popularity

In Germany, the first name Asa enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 2,723rd on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2021 at 2,107th. In the last ten years, Asa has been given as a first name about 60 times, placing it 3,198th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,719th. Asa is also given with varying frequency internationally.

Nicknames & pet names

Asotschka / Asulja

Famous people

• Asa Akira (American film director)
• Asa Baber (American author)
• Asa Beneviste (American author)
• Asa Brainard (American baseball player)
• Asa Briggs (English historian)
• Asa Butterfield (actor)
• Asa Charlton (British footballer)
• Asa Eldridge (sailor from the USA)
• Asa Elliott (English actor)
• Asa G. Candler (American entrepreneur)
• Asa Gray (American botanist)
• Asa Harris (American jazz musician)
• Asa Hartford (English football manager)
• Asa Hoffmann (American chess player)
• Asa Jackson (American football player)
• Asa Jinder (Swedish musician)
• Asa Kascher (philosopher from the USA)
• Asa Kasher (American philosopher)
• Asa Larsson (Swedish author)
• Asa Mader (American film director)