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Asta

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Norwegian
"divine strength"

Asta Origin and Meaning

The name Asta is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "divine strength".

This Scandinavian name was made famous in English-speaking countries as the name of the dog in the "Thin Man" series. Danish actress Asta Nielsen was another famous bearer. Asta can be considered as a short form of Astrid or Augusta.

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Famous People Named Asta

  • Asta Sofie Amalie NielsenDanish,German actress
  • Asta Elisabeth Backman (born Agda Elisabeth Inberg)Finnish actress
  • Asta HansenDanish actress
  • Asta Evelyn BinnieIreland, Australian singer,songwriter
  • Asta Elisabet "Lisbeth" BodinSwedish singer
  • Asta Emmi BolinSwedish author and journalist

Asta in Pop Culture

  • Astadog in the "Thin Man" film series
  • Astamale character and protagonist in the Japanese manga and anime series "Black Clover"
  • AstaMalcolm Polstead's daemon in "The Book of Dust" series by Philip Pullman.