Ash
Meaning of Ash
The name Ash is a concise and strong male name with roots in both English and Indian cultures. In English, it is pronounced as ASH (/æʃ/), while in Indian English, it retains a similar pronunciation as AHSH (/ɑʃ/). A variation of the name includes Ashe. The name Ash evokes natural imagery, often associated with the ash tree, which symbolizes strength and resilience. In popular culture, it has gained recognition through characters such as Ash Ketchum from the Pokémon series. Over the years, its popularity in the United States has seen a steady increase, with notable occurrences each year since 1975. In 2023, it ranked at 1062 with 203 newborns named Ash. This upward trend reflects its growing appeal among modern parents seeking a simple yet impactful name for their child.
Pronunciation
Indian English
- Pronunced as AHSH (/ɑʃ/)
English
- Pronunced as ASH (/æʃ/)
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Notable People Named Ash
| Ash Carter - Ashton Baldwin Carter, the 25th United States secretary of defense, was an American government official and academic who also served as director of the Belfer Center for Science & International Affairs at Harvard Kennedy School. |
| Ash Sarkar - Ashna Sarkar is a British journalist, libertarian communist political activist, senior editor at Novara Media, and contributor to The Guardian and The Independent. |
| Ashutosh Ganguly, also known as Ash King, is a British singer, songwriter, and composer who made his playback singing debut in the movie Delhi-6 and is related to the famous Indian singer Kishore Kumar. |
| Ash Kalra is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party who has been serving in the California State Assembly since 2016, after previously being on the San Jose City Council from 2008 to 2016. |
| Ash Nair - Ashvin Kumar Nair, also known as Ash, is a Malaysian musician, actor, and director who gained fame through his participation in Malaysian Idol and his work in the TV series Indian Summers. |
| Yoon Jin-young, also known as Ash Island, is a South Korean rapper who gained recognition as a contestant on High School Rapper and released his debut album "Ash" in 2019. |
