One who is easily pleased
Derived from the Sanskrit words 'ashu' meaning fast or quick and 'tosha' meaning satisfaction or gratification. It is a prominent epithet of the Hindu deity Shiva, reflecting the belief that he is easily appeased by his devotees.
Less common today
Ashutosh isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,282 in 2001.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Academy Award-nominated Indian film director
Award-winning Indian actor
Renowned educator and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calcutta
