Astri

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Pronounced AH-stree /ˈɑ.stri/Medium

Meaning: A Scandinavian short form of Astrid, from the Old Norse Astridr, 'divinely beautiful; fair goddess' (ass, 'a god', + fridr, 'beautiful/fair')Low

In 30 seconds: Divinely beautiful; fair goddess: Astri is a Norse name (from Astrid). Warm and lyrical (said 'AH-stree').

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Origin LowNorse, Scandinavian

MeaningA Scandinavian short form of Astrid, from the Old Norse Astridr, 'divinely beautiful; fair goddess' (ass, 'a god', + fridr, 'beautiful/fair')

U.S. rank (2024)#10333 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 62

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

Astri is a Scandinavian short form of Astrid, from the Old Norse Astridr, 'divinely beautiful; fair goddess' (ass, 'a god', + fridr, 'beautiful/fair'). A lyrical name (said 'AH-stree').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Scandinavian families. Rare, divinely-beautiful at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Astri is a Scandinavian short form of Astrid, 'divinely beautiful; fair goddess' in Old Norse (ass, 'a god', + fridr, 'beautiful') — a lyrical choice (said 'AH-stree').

Overall data confidence 52%

References — Astri — Norse; short for Astrid

Variations

AstridAstrild

Nicknames

Asta

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Astri mean?

Astri is a Scandinavian short form of Astrid, 'divinely beautiful; fair goddess' (ass, 'a god', + fridr, 'beautiful').

How do you pronounce Astri?

It's said AH-stree /ˈɑ.stri/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Astri a boy or girl name?

Astri is a girl's name.

How popular is Astri?

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