Girl • Modern Tamil
Ashta
அஷ்டா
Signature Meaning
Ashta is used as a feminine name in India and may be a variant spelling of Aastha, a name commonly understood to mean “faith” or “belief.” In some contexts the spelling Ashta also resembles the Sanskrit word for “eight,” so the name can sometimes be associated with the number eight. Usage and intended meaning often vary by family and region, so checking with relatives or local records can clarify the origin for a specific child.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
ModernAʂʈAː
Starts with2 / A
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 14 → Root 5 (Mercury / புதன்)
A(1) + S(3) + H(5) + T(4) + A(1) = 14
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 13 → Root 4
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
2· Mercury (புதன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeuhsh-taa
Tamil syllablesஅ-ஷ்-டா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely.aʂʈaː
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
AashtaaAshthaAashthaaAstaAshhtaAastaa