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