Indian name meaning
Ashok
♂ BoyA·shok · 2 syllables
Without sorrow; the ashoka tree; the great emperor
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Ashoke
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Compassionate, idealistic and generous — moved by big causes and helping others.
| A | s | h | o | k |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 2 |
1 + 3 + 5 + 7 + 2 = 18, then 1 + 8 = 9. So Ashok carries the name number 9.
About the name Ashok
Ashok is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Without sorrow; the ashoka tree; the great emperor.”
Spoken aloud it is A·shok — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Ashoke; both spellings are the same name. Ashok appears often in Indian public population records — an established name rather than a recent trend.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ashok mean?
Ashok means “Without sorrow; the ashoka tree; the great emperor.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Ashok a boy or a girl name?
Ashok is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Ashok?
Ashok is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Ashok?
Ashok has 2 syllables and is said as A·shok.
What are the other spellings of Ashok?
Ashok is also commonly spelled Ashoke. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Ashok?
In the Chaldean system, Ashok has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
Is Ashok a common name in India?
Ashok appears 97 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “very common.”
What names go well with Ashok?
For a sister to Ashok, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Aabha, Aadhya, Aakriti or Vasavi all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Ashok?
Shlok, Trilok or Alok share Ashok's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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