Asta

Asta meaning and name origin

Asta \a-sta, as-ta\ as a girl's name is of Greek and Old Norse origin, and the meaning of Asta is "star-like; love". Also a short form of Anastasia, Astrid, Augusta, etc. Asta is the name of the terrier owned by Nick and Nora Charles in the famous "Thin Man" movies of the 1930s.

Asta has 11 variant forms: Astera, Asteria, Asti, Astra, Estella, Esther, Estrella, Etoile, Hadassah, Hester and Stella.

Baby names that sound like Asta are Esta, Isota and Justa.

View a list of the 4 names that reference Asta.

Popularity of Asta

Asta is not a popular first name for women but a somewhat popular surname or last name for all people (#48414 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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