Asa: meaning of the Hebrew name
אָסָא
Pronounced ah-SAH
Meaning of Asa
Asa was a king of Judah who did what was right in the eyes of the Lord. In Aramaic the word means myrtle, and some interpret it as healer. A short, royal name that has come back into fashion.
And in the twentieth year of Jeroboam king of Israel began Asa to reign over Judah.
וּבִשְׁנַת עֶשְׂרִים לְיָרׇבְעָם מֶלֶךְ יִשְׂרָאֵל מָלַךְ אָסָא מֶלֶךְ יְהוּדָה׃
Asa in Hebrew
Asa is written אסא in Hebrew (with vowel points: אָסָא). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- סSamekh
- אAlef
Gematria value: 62 (Alef 1 + Samekh 60 + Alef 1)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningmyrtle
- Pronunciationah-SAH
- Hebrewאסא
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Asa was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Asa
What does the name Asa mean?
Asa was a king of Judah who did what was right in the eyes of the Lord. In Aramaic the word means myrtle, and some interpret it as healer. A short, royal name that has come back into fashion.
How do you pronounce Asa?
Asa is pronounced ah-SAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Asa in Hebrew?
Asa is written אסא in Hebrew (with vowel points: אָסָא).
Is Asa a biblical name?
Yes. Asa appears in the Hebrew Bible, in I Kings 15:9.
What is the gematria of Asa?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אסא adds up to 62 (Alef 1 + Samekh 60 + Alef 1).
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