What origin is the name Ashra?

Ashra comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Ashra?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Ashra — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Ashra?

Ashra starts with the syllable “A” (अ), which traditionally belongs to Krittika nakshatra, pada 1, in Mesh rashi (Aries). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Is it Ashra or Aashra?

Both spellings are used. Ashra means "From Sanskrit 'Ashraya', meaning shelter, refuge, or protection."; Aashra is listed with the meaning "From Sanskrit 'Ashraya', meaning shelter, refuge, or protection.". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live. Other spellings: Asra.

Ashra

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Ashra

Ashra

Unisex

Indian

2 syllables

Ashra is an Indian unisex name meaning "From Sanskrit 'Ashraya', meaning shelter, refuge, or protection".

Ashra is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "From Sanskrit 'Ashraya', meaning shelter, refuge, or protection". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Ashra mean?

From Sanskrit 'Ashraya', meaning shelter, refuge, or protection.

How popular is Ashra?

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Quick answers about Ashra

What does Ashra mean?

Ashra is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "From Sanskrit 'Ashraya', meaning shelter, refuge, or protection.".

How popular is Ashra?

We have no birth-record ranking for Ashra: it is not in US records, and India publishes no national name rankings. The meter above fills in as parents here view, search for and save the name.

Brother names that go with Ashra

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

3is the Chaldean number for Ashra.

Number 3 is linked with creativity, joy and self-expression.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: A (अ)
Rashi: Mesh (Aries)
Nakshatra: Krittika, pada 1
Name number: 3

By tradition, names starting with “A” suit babies born in Krittika nakshatra (pada 1), which falls in Mesh rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.

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Other spellings of Ashra

Parents also search for these spellings. Each has its own page with its meaning and origin.

Aashra — "From Sanskrit 'Ashraya', meaning shelter, refuge, or protection." (Indian)
Asra — "An Arabic name meaning a river of paradise, representing the flowing waters of a heavenly afterlife." (Arabic)

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Ashra at a glance

Letters: 5
Syllables: 2
Starts with: A
Ends with: -ra
Vowels: 2 of 5 letters

Which names have a similar meaning to Ashra?

Ashra means "From Sanskrit 'Ashraya', meaning shelter, refuge, or protection." — these names share that spirit.

Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)
Emma — "Emma comes from the Germanic word ermen, meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. It was brought to England by Norman nobility." (German)
Isabella — "Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'." (Hebrew)
Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Ethan — "Ethan comes from the Hebrew Eitan, meaning 'firm', 'strong' or 'enduring'. Several minor figures in the Bible bear it." (Hebrew)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Ava — "Ava is of uncertain origin. It may come from the Germanic avi, possibly 'desired', or be linked to Eve, meaning 'life'." (Latin)