Ashoka
Ashoka Meaning & Origin
About Ashoka
The name "Ashoka" is of Sanskrit origin and holds significant historical and cultural importance. It means "without sorrow" or "without grief." Ashoka was also the name of an ancient Indian emperor, Ashoka the Great, who ruled the Maurya Empire in the 3rd century BCE. He is renowned for his conversion to Buddhism and his efforts to promote peace, non-violence, and social welfare throughout his empire. The name "Ashoka" thus carries connotations of compassion, enlightenment, and the pursuit of a harmonious society.
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Most individuals with the name Ashoka are male.
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How to write the name Ashoka in Braille
Here's how to represent Ashoka in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
How to Spell the Name Ashoka in American Sign Language (ASL)
The image below shows how you can spell Ashoka using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
