Asa (given name)

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Asa is a given name in several parts of the world. In English, the usual pronunciation is or . Asa (אסא): derived from the Hebrew language, as the name appears in the Old Testament to designate the third King of Judah, who reigned for forty years. It became a popular American name because of the influence of the Puritans in the 17th century. Asa: a Hebrew name meaning healer and/or physician (Ase). Åsa (pronounced "o-sa"): a Swedish name related to one of the most ancient Norse names, referencing Æsir, which means "gods". Asa (pronounced "asha"): a Yoruba language word which means or refers to the 'hawk' bird. Asa (pronounced "aa-saa"): an Igbo Nigerian name with the meaning "Beautiful” Asa (朝 or あさ) (pronounced "aa-saa"): Japanese name meaning "morning". Asa: Indonesian for "Hope". Asa: Portuguese means "Wing". Asa: Malagasy means "Work." Asha: Nepali means "Hope" Asa: Punjabi means “Hope” Asa: Filipino means “Hope”.

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