Name Asia Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Asia

Asia is a ♀ girl’s name.

What is the origin of the name Asia?

The given name Asia derived from the name of the continent. Besides, it is a name from Greek mythology. She was the daughter of Oceanus and Tethys and wife or mother of Prometheus. In Poland, the name Asia is a diminutive of Joanna.

What does the name Asia mean?

Asia means “Asia”, but as well “rising sun” or “sunrise” (from Akkadian “a-ṣu” = rising/light) and “Yahweh is gracious” (from Joanna).

Pronunciation of Asia