ASTA  

Gender: F
Origin: Greek
Meaning: "like a star"

Also a popular Norwegian name from the Norse meaning "divine strength." Old film buffs might remember Asta as the name of the dog in the "Thin Man" series.

Variations:
Astra, Esther, Hadassah, Asti, Hester, Astera, Stella, Estrella, Estella, Etoile, Asteria

Asta is being discussed in our message boards:

• obsessed with the letter A!!
• The day has come, voting, wish us luck!
• Aster+Blythe+Lark= ??? my spin off question
• ICELANDIC NAMES - COME IN DEAREST
• Love a name...but too popular?

Read Nameberry blog posts about Asta:

• SILENT SCREEN NAMES: Vintage names of vamps and villains
• DAY AND NIGHT BABY NAMES
• LIONS AND TIGERS AND BEARS, OH MY!