Asia
Asia Meaning & Origin
About Asia
The name Asia is of Greek origin and it means "sunrise" or "east." It is derived from the Greek word "Ἀσία" (Asia), which was used to refer to the region in Anatolia (modern-day Turkey) that lies to the east of Greece. The name Asia has also been associated with the continent of Asia, as it is the largest and easternmost continent on Earth. It is a name that symbolizes the direction of the rising sun and the vastness and diversity of the Asian continent.
Name Popularity
Gender Distribution
Most individuals with the name Asia are female.
Asia Popularity Trends
The popularity of the name has decreased by -8.90% over the past year.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Asia in Braille
Here's how to represent Asia in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
How to Spell the Name Asia in American Sign Language (ASL)
The image below shows how you can spell Asia using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
