Asya (given name)

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Meaning Arabic thoughtful , Russian diminutive of Anastasia, meaning resurrection , Turkish Asia .

Asya is a given name with varied origins. It is a Turkish feminine given name meaning Asia. [1] It is a Bulgarian and Russian diminutive form of the feminine given name Anastasia, meaning resurrection . [2] It is also a form of the Arabic name Asiya, meaning melancholic or wistful. [3]

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  1. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Asya (2)".
  2. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Asya (1)".
  3. "Asya Name Meaning | Variant of Asiya | Islamic Baby Name Meanings, Answers and Advice".

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