Ashanna
Meaning of Ashanna
Ashanna, articulated in English as /əˈʃɑnə/, is a contemporary American neologism whose etymology is most convincingly explained as a deliberate fusion of the Sanskrit root “Asha” (meaning hope) and the Hebrew name “Anna” (meaning grace), thus embodying an intrinsic semantic duality of optimism and elegance. Its documented introduction in Social Security Administration records dates to 1984, when five newborns bore the name (rank 788), and over the ensuing decades its annual incidence oscillated between five and ten occurrences, with a modest peak of ten in 2000 (rank 890) and a subsequent position at rank 983 by 2008. Onomastically, Ashanna aligns with Anglo-American preferences for names that combine cross-cultural resonance with phonetic distinctiveness, appealing to parents seeking a technically precise, semantically rich appellation. Although its frequency remains low, the name’s measured persistence reflects a niche yet enduring appeal within the demographic framework of female forenames.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as uh-SHAH-nuh (/əˈʃɑnə/)
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