Asya

AHSS-yah
Turkish; Russian and Bulgarian diminutive of Anastasia
"Asia; resurrection"

Asya Origin and Meaning

The name Asya is a girl's name of Russian origin meaning "Asia; resurrection".

Asya has dual origins: it is both the Turkish word for Asia (the continent), and a short form of Anastasia in Russian and Bulgarian. Beyond that, it is a beautiful example of a "travelling light" name, in the style of Aria: short, elegant, and usable across different cultures.

Asya Popularity

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