Asta - Name Meaning and Origin

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 Isota and Justa.

Asta is a very rare female first name and a common surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Asta. Click here to compare Asta with related baby names.