Ashoka
Ashoka (अशोका) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “Free from sorrow; she who banishes grief”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Ashoka (अशोका) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “Free from sorrow; she who banishes grief”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Ashoka (अशोका, IAST: aśokā) is an Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “Free from sorrow; she who banishes grief”. Composed of the negative prefix 'a-' and 'shoka' (grief, sorrow), Ashoka reveals Lakshmi as the divine refuge whose very presence dissolves all suffering and lamentation.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The Sanskrit 'shoka' describes the burning anguish of grief, and Ashoka names the one who is utterly beyond its reach and who delivers others from it. Lakshmi as Ashoka is the auspicious presence that transforms sorrow into serenity, reflecting the ancient belief that Her blessings bring not only material abundance but also inner peace and freedom from affliction. The sacred Ashoka tree, beloved in Hindu tradition, shares this name and is associated with the removal of grief.
Ashoka appears as an epithet of Lakshmi, Durga, and Sita in various sacred texts; the name is pronounced 'ah-SHOH-kaa' and remains in warm use across India.
Scriptural source
Ashoka appears in the Lakshmi Ashtottaram, among the sacred names of Lakshmi.
Astrology — nakshatra, rashi & numerology
By the standard Vedic correspondence between a name’s first syllable and the lunar mansion, Ashoka aligns with the Krittika nakshatra, under the Mesha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 1.
Ashoka — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Free from sorrow; she who banishes grief
- Gender
- Hindu girl name
- Nakshatra
- Krittika
- Rashi
- Mesha (Aries)
- Numerology
- 1
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ashoka mean?
Ashoka is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl name meaning “Free from sorrow; she who banishes grief”.
Is Ashoka a boy or girl name?
Ashoka is traditionally a Hindu girl name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Ashoka?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Ashoka aligns with the Krittika nakshatra, under the Mesha (Aries) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Ashoka?
The Chaldean name number of Ashoka is 1.
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