Star-like or divine strength
Asta has two primary etymological paths. In Old Norse, it is a diminutive of Astrid, meaning 'divine beauty' or 'divine strength.' In Greek, it is related to the word for 'star,' sharing roots with names like Astraea.
About 44 boys were named Asta in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Danish silent film star
The protagonist of the manga and anime series Black Clover · Black Clover
The wire-haired fox terrier from The Thin Man films · The Thin Man
Norwegian painter and feminist pioneer
