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Asha

From Swahili ishi (to live, to exist), itself derived from Arabic ʿāsha.

Meaning and origin

Asha is used in Swahili-speaking regions of East Africa, particularly in Kenya and Tanzania.

How to pronounce Asha

Swahili (Kenya)AH-shah /ˈɑʃə/

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