Turkic · Turkish

Asena

Pronounced ah-SEH-nahShare

Meaning: Legendary she-wolf; literal etymology uncertain

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

Asena is associated with the she-wolf of Turkic origin legend. That mythological identity is clearer than the name’s uncertain literal etymology.

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Asena comes from Turkic and Turkish.

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