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//ə.ˈʃoː.kɑː// ॐ
“Without sorrow — the emperor who chose peace after conquering everything”
Without sorrow, the great emperor who united India
*root → sanskrit → ashoka → Ashoka
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THE HUMANITARIAN
Compassionate, generous, and wise. They represent universal love and the desire to uplift humanity.
Root
shoka
a (not) + shoka (sorrow)
Classical Sanskrit
Ashoka
Without sorrow, the great emperor who united India
Modern Usage
Ashoka
One of the most beloved names in Indian families today.
Personality Traits
Compassionate, generous, and wise. They represent universal love and the desire to uplift humanity.
Script
अशोक
Sanskrit
Root Word
shoka
a (not) + shoka (sorrow)
Syllable Breakdown
A-sho-ka
3 syllables
Did You Know?
Emperor Ashoka killed an estimated 100,000 people in the Kalinga War. The horror transformed him. He became Buddhist and built hospitals, roads, and planted trees across India. His lion capital is now India's national emblem.
Popularity
Moderate
A beloved name in Indian families
Syllables
3 Beats
/ə.ˈʃoː.kɑː/
Personality
The Transformer
Compassionate, generous, and wise
Rarity
Common
Sanskrit