Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

asha

/ˈɑʃə/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.88 in modern English

Syllables
asha
IPA
/ˈɑʃə/
7
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
2
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A female given name from Sanskrit used in India.

noun

The concept of truth and existence in Zoroastrianism, usually associated with the Amesha Spentas.

Uncountable

Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit आशा (āśā, “hope, wish”).

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How do you pronounce asha?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɑʃə/.
What does asha mean?
A female given name from Sanskrit used in India.
Where does asha come from?
Borrowed from Sanskrit आशा (āśā, “hope, wish”).

How to pronounce asha

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “asha”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈɑʃə/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “asha” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.