Asya: meaning of the Hebrew name

אַסְיָה

Pronounced AHS-yah

Meaning of Asya

Asya means "healer" in Aramaic; asya is the word for a physician in the language of the Talmud. It is also common as a Russian pet form of Anastasia.

Asya in Hebrew

Asya is written אסיה in Hebrew (with vowel points: אַסְיָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.

  • אAlef
  • סSamekh
  • יYod
  • הHe

Gematria value: 76 (Alef 1 + Samekh 60 + Yod 10 + He 5)

About the name

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginAramaic
  • Meaninghealer
  • PronunciationAHS-yah
  • Hebrewאסיה
  • Syllables2

Popularity in Israel

Asya 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 Asya

What does the name Asya mean?

Asya means "healer" in Aramaic; asya is the word for a physician in the language of the Talmud. It is also common as a Russian pet form of Anastasia.

How do you pronounce Asya?

Asya is pronounced AHS-yah in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.

How do you write Asya in Hebrew?

Asya is written אסיה in Hebrew (with vowel points: אַסְיָה).

What is the gematria of Asya?

In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אסיה adds up to 76 (Alef 1 + Samekh 60 + Yod 10 + He 5).

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This name in Hebrew: אסיה