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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