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Ashna

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Pronounced AHSH-nah /ˈɑːʃ.nɑː/Medium

Meaning: Used in India and Pakistan and usually glossed 'friend, beloved companion' — a sense that runs through Persian ashna ('acquainted, familiar'); some sources also give a Sanskrit reading. Routes vary somewhat.Low

In 30 seconds: A name of closeness: Ashna is read 'friend; beloved companion' (said 'AHSH-nah'). Routes vary, which we note.
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Origin LowSanskrit, Persian
MeaningUsed in India and Pakistan and usually glossed 'friend, beloved companion' — a sense that runs through Persian ashna ('acquainted, familiar'); some sources also give a Sanskrit reading. Routes vary somewhat.
U.S. rank (2024)#13625 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 645

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319892024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ashna is used across India and Pakistan, generally glossed 'friend' or 'beloved companion'. The sense follows Persian ashna, 'familiar, acquainted', though some sources give a Sanskrit reading instead. We note the variation (said 'AHSH-nah').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records. Rare, warm, and companionable.

Did you know? Persian ashna means 'familiar, acquainted' — the root of a name that in India and Pakistan is simply read 'friend'. Sources differ on the deeper route, which we note respectfully (said 'AHSH-nah').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Ashna — Persian/Sanskrit routes; 'friend, companion'

Variations

AashnaAshnaaAsna

Nicknames

AshAshiNana

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ashna mean?

Ashna is usually glossed 'friend' or 'beloved companion', following Persian ashna, 'familiar'. Routes vary, which we note.

How do you pronounce Ashna?

It's said AHSH-nah — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ashna a boy or girl name?

Ashna is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Ashna?

Ashna is very rare in the U.S., though it is known in India and Pakistan.

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