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
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Compassionate, idealistic and generous — moved by big causes and helping others.
The letters of Ashok add up to 18, which reduces to 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.”
In the Chaldean numerology system widely used in India, the name Ashok has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.” It is also spelled Ashoke.
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.
What is the numerology number of the name Ashok?
In the Chaldean system, Ashok has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
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