Ashan

Pronounced: ah-SHAHN

Meaning: Smoke; fragrant

Gender: Boy
Origin: Sinhala, Arabic

What does Ashan mean?

Ashan (אַשָׁן) is a biblical Hebrew name meaning “smoke” or “smoky”, and was also the name of a city in the territory of Judah. The name appears in the Old Testament, notably in Joshua and Chronicles. Though rarely used today, it retains a biblical and geographical resonance. In Sri Lankan contexts, Ashan is also a given name with different, possibly Sinhalese origins.

Feminine form

Ashani

Popularity of Ashan over time

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