Astou

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Pronounced ah-STOO /ɑˈstu/Medium

Meaning: A Senegalese (Wolof) form of Aisha/Sokhna — from the Arabic, 'alive; living; she who lives'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Alive; living: Astou is a Senegalese form of Aisha. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'ah-STOO').

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Origin LowArabic, Wolof

MeaningA Senegalese (Wolof) form of Aisha/Sokhna — from the Arabic, 'alive; living; she who lives'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#13392 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 122

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Astou is a Senegalese (Wolof) form of Aisha/Sokhna — from the Arabic, 'alive; living; she who lives' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'ah-STOO').

In the U.S. it appears in Senegalese families. Rare, alive at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Aisha means 'alive; living' in Arabic — Astou is a Senegalese (Wolof) form, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ah-STOO').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Astou — routes layered

Variations

AstuAastou

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Astou mean?

Astou is a Senegalese form of Aisha — Arabic 'alive; living'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Astou?

It's said ah-STOO /ɑˈstu/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Astou a boy or girl name?

Astou is a girl's name.

How popular is Astou?

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