Ashok
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Ashok is a boy’s name of Hindi origin, meaning “Ashok is a Hindi name meaning 'without sorrow' or 'free from grief'. It is a common name in India.”, and peaked in popularity in 1975.
What Ashok Means
“Ashok is a Hindi name meaning 'without sorrow' or 'free from grief'. It is a common name in India.”
The Story of Ashok
This name carries the weight of ancient empires and the deep peace of freedom from sorrow.
Ashok is a name deeply rooted in Hindi and Sanskrit, meaning 'without sorrow' or 'free from grief.' It gained historical significance through Ashoka the Great, a pivotal emperor of the Maurya Dynasty in ancient India.
When you consider Ashok for your son, you envision a calm and wise presence, a child free from unnecessary burdens. You imagine him navigating life with a peaceful heart, his thoughtful nature a comfort to all.
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Numerology
The Idealist
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Famous Namesakes
Ashoka the Great
Indian emperor of the Maurya Dynasty
Personality Traits
Spelling Variations
Peak Year
#12 in 1975
Total Births
258
First Recorded
1950
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