Ashok
Ashok is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Without sorrow”.
| Meaning | Without sorrow |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | अशोक |
| Pronunciation | uh-SHOKE |
| Tradition | Hindu, Buddhist |
| Used in | India, Nepal, Sri Lanka |
Meaning and origin of Ashok
Ashok comes from Sanskrit ashoka, 'without sorrow'. The name is inseparable from Ashoka the Great, the third-century BCE Mauryan emperor who turned to Buddhism after the bloody conquest of Kalinga; his lion capital at Sarnath is India's national emblem. The ashoka tree, sacred in Hindu tradition, has the same name. Ashok was one of the most common boys' names in India through much of the twentieth century.
Is Ashok a Hindu name?
Hindus revere the ashoka tree, linked with Kama and with Sita, who was kept in an ashoka grove in Lanka; for Buddhists the name recalls Emperor Ashoka.
How popular is Ashok?
A classic name in India, now mostly associated with fathers' and grandfathers' generations.
Gifts with the name Ashok
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Spellings and variants of Ashok
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ashok mean?
Ashok means 'Without sorrow'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Ashok a Hindu name?
Hindus revere the ashoka tree, linked with Kama and with Sita, who was kept in an ashoka grove in Lanka; for Buddhists the name recalls Emperor Ashoka.
How do you pronounce Ashok?
Ashok is pronounced uh-SHOKE.
Is Ashok a boy or girl name?
Ashok is usually a boy name.