Meaning: Short form of Astrid
The story
Asta is a Scandinavian short form of Astrid. It keeps the older name’s connection while giving it a lighter, two-syllable shape; Icelandic Ásta has its own accented form.
Spellings & variants
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
- Vintage
- Short
Origins
Asta comes from Danish and Old Norse.
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