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Ashoka Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "ashoka" is "without sorrow; without grief", and is used often for "boy".

Name
ashoka
Meaning
without sorrow; without grief
Pronunciation
ah-shoh-kah
Used for
boy
Syllables
3

Ashoka Name Details

Ashoka is a Sanskrit name that originated in ancient India. It is derived from the word Ashoka, which means 'without sorrow' or 'without grief'. The name holds significant historical value as it was famously associated with the emperor Ashoka, also known as Ashoka the Great, who ruled the Maurya Empire in the 3rd century BCE. Ashoka is remembered for his conversion to Buddhism and his efforts to spread the teachings of Buddha throughout his empire. The name Ashoka has since become popular as a boy's name in various cultures.

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