Boy Name Indian · Sanskrit

Ashok

Pronunciation /ASH-ok/

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“happy”

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Ashok's Numerology

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9
The Humanitarian
Keyword: Humanity
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GenderBoy
OriginSanskrit
Starting soundAs
Numerology9 · The Humanitarian
Name-based RashiMesha (Aries)
Traditional gemstoneRed Coral
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A → Mesha (Aries)
Traditional name-sound (akshar) association
Lucky gemstone: Red Coral
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Meaning of Ashok

Ashok is a boy name of Sanskrit origin, popular among Indian families. It means “Without sorrow”.

Ashok's Style

Sanskrit Indian Timeless Medium Boy

Ashok at a Glance

Popularity
90/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
10/100
Pronunciation
88/100

Ashok is a very popular, easy to pronounce, widely familiar name with a balanced character.

Ashok Popularity Graph

🇮🇳 India · rank by year (#1 = most popular)

#37#47#562015201920232026
Status
Popular
Direction
↑ Rising
Est. Position
~#37

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Ashok Name Profile

Meaninghappy
OriginIndian · Sanskrit
GenderBoy Name
First LetterA
Letters5
Syllables2
Baby Name Generator Popularity Score90/100

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