Asa

How to say it

ˈeɪ.sə

What it means

Hebrew, 'healer' or 'physician'; a king of Judah in the Bible. Also Japanese for 'morning.'

Asa comes from the Hebrew for 'healer' or 'physician,' and was a long-reigning, faithful king of Judah in the Bible. By happy coincidence it also means 'morning' in Japanese, giving it a fresh dawn feel. Short, palindromic, and easy across cultures. Usually said AY-suh.

How to spell Asa

The standard spelling is Asa. Common variants include Asael, Aza, but Asa is the most widely used form.

Heads-up notes

• Pronunciation

  AY-suh.

• Worth knowing

  A king of Judah in the Bible; also Japanese for 'morning.'

Who's worn it

Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.

• Asa Butterfield English actor known for Hugo and the Netflix series Sex Education
• Asa third king of Judah in the Hebrew Bible

Spelling variants

• Asael
• Aza

Names with the same feeling

• Ezra Help, helper
• Asher Happy, blessed
• Eli Ascended, my God
• Abel Breath, vapor
• Ari Lion

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Common questions

What does the name Asa mean?

Hebrew, 'healer' or 'physician'; a king of Judah in the Bible. Also Japanese for 'morning.'

What does Asa mean in Hebrew?

In Hebrew, Asa means "Healer." Asa comes from the Hebrew for 'healer' or 'physician,' and was a long-reigning, faithful king of Judah in the Bible. By happy coincidence it also means 'morning' in Japanese, giving it a fresh dawn feel. Short, palindromic, and easy across cultures. Usually said AY-suh.

How do you pronounce Asa?

Asa is pronounced ˈeɪ.sə. Say it as A-sa, with the stress on the "a" syllable.

How do you spell Asa?

The standard spelling is Asa. Common spelling variants include Asael, Aza.

Is Asa a boy or girl name?

Asa is traditionally a masculine name.

How popular is the name Asa?

Asa ranked #483 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.