Asa Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Asa Name at a Glance

Name	Asa
Meaning	Physician. Asa was the name of an Old Testament king of Judah, and after disuse, the name was revived by 17th century Puritans. Famous bearer: historian Asa Briggs.Healer.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Asa Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Asa means “Physician. Asa was the name of an Old Testament king of Judah, and after disuse, the name was revived by 17th century Puritans. Famous bearer: historian Asa Briggs.Healer”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Asa Name Origin

Our database records Asa under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Asa a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Asa is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Asa

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