# What Does the Name Asha Mean?

Asha is a girl name of Sanskrit origin. It means “hope”.

**Origin:** Sanskrit

  **Gender:** girl

  **Pronunciation:** AH-shuh

The name Asha comes from Sanskrit roots, where it carries the meaning “hope”. It is pronounced AH-shuh.

Is Asha a boy or girl name? Asha is traditionally used as a girl name.

## More Sanskrit names

- [**Divya**divine](/baby-name-divya-meaning/)
- [**Kavya**poem](/baby-name-kavya-meaning/)
- [**Lakshmi**good fortune](/baby-name-lakshmi-meaning/)

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## Frequently asked questions

### What is the meaning of Asha?

Asha means “hope”. It is a name of Sanskrit origin.

### What origin is the name Asha?

Asha is of Sanskrit origin.

### Is Asha a boy or girl name?

Asha is traditionally a girl name.