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Ashok

Hindimasculine2 syllables

The story behind Ashok

Borrowed from Hindi अशोक (aśok), from Sanskrit अशोक (aśoka, literally “without grief”). Doublet of Ashoka and Asoka.

Pronunciation

General-American: /əˈʃoʊk/

Regional pronunciation variants
  • Received-Pronunciation: /æˈʃɒk/
  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈæʃɒk/
  • General-American: /ˈɑʃɔk/

Popularity

Ashok ranked #12200 in US for 2025.

Source: SSA national baby names

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Sibling Names for Ashok

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