Ashoka or Asoka?
Two spellings, side by side.
Ashoka and Asoka are two spellings of the same sound. Ashoka is listed with the meaning "An Indian name meaning without sorrow. It is most famously associated with the great Mauryan emperor who spread Buddhism" and Asoka with "No sorrow, Without worries, Without grief". Both spellings are searched about equally here. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Ashoka | Asoka |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | An Indian name meaning without sorrow. It is most famously associated with the great Mauryan emperor who spread Buddhism. | No sorrow, Without worries, Without grief |
| Origin | Indian | Indian |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | A-sho-ka | A-so-ka |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Ashoka and Asoka
Is Ashoka or Asoka more common?
They are searched about equally on this site.
Do Ashoka and Asoka mean the same?
Ashoka: "An Indian name meaning without sorrow. It is most famously associated with the great Mauryan emperor who spread Buddhism". Asoka: "No sorrow, Without worries, Without grief".
How do you say Ashoka?
In parts: A-sho-ka. Asoka is said the same way.
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