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Ashrith

♂ Boy

Pronounced UHSH-rith /ˈʌʃ.rɪθ/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit ashrita, 'one who takes refuge; sheltered; supported/dependent (on the divine)'Low

In 30 seconds: One who takes refuge; sheltered: Ashrith is Sanskrit. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'UHSH-rith').
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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit ashrita, 'one who takes refuge; sheltered; supported/dependent (on the divine)'
U.S. rank (2024)#9025 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 256

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120032024

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

Ashrith comes from the Sanskrit ashrita, 'one who takes refuge; sheltered; supported/dependent (on the divine)'. A crisp, modern name (said 'UHSH-rith').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, one-who-takes-refuge at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Ashrith means 'one who takes refuge; sheltered; supported' in Sanskrit — a crisp, gentle name (said 'UHSH-rith').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Ashrith — Sanskrit etymology

Variations

AshrithaAshritAashrith

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ashrith mean?

Ashrith is Sanskrit for 'one who takes refuge; sheltered; supported'.

How do you pronounce Ashrith?

It's said UHSH-rith /.r/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ashrith a boy or girl name?

Ashrith is a boy's name.

How popular is Ashrith?

Ashrith is a very rare name in the U.S.

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