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Asta - name meaning, origin|
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The girl's name Asta \a-sta, as-ta\ is of Greek and Old Norse origin, and its meaning 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.
Asta is an uncommon first name for women but a somewhat common last name for both men and women (#48414 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)
Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl name Asta. Compare Asta with its variant forms and related girl names.|
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