Turkish

Asya

Pronounced AHS-yahShare

Meaning: Asia

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Asya is the Turkish form of Asia. The continent’s deeper etymology is debated, so the East or sunrise should not be presented as its settled literal meaning.

Spellings & variants

  • Asia

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

  • Modern
  • Works everywhere
  • Soft

Origins

Asya comes from Turkish.

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