Boy name
Ashok name meaning
“without sorrow, free from grief”
Ashok means “without sorrow” or “free from grief.” It is a modern form of Sanskrit Aśoka, combining the negative prefix a- with śoka, “sorrow.” In Türkiye, it is used for boys. The historical ruler Ashoka provides a concrete association linking the name with ancient South Asian history.
What does Ashok mean?
Without sorrow, free from grief
In Turkish: kedersiz, üzüntüden uzak
Ashok reflects a modern pronunciation of a Sanskrit name expressing the absence of sorrow. The Mauryan ruler Ashoka is its major historical association. The same Sanskrit word also names a tree, although the personal name’s direct explanation is freedom from grief.
Origin of the name Ashok
Ashok is a modern form of Sanskrit Aśoka, formed from the negative prefix a- and śoka ‘sorrow or grief’.
How to pronounce Ashok
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ashok/ |
Is Ashok a boy’s name?
Yes, Ashok is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Ashok does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Ashok
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Ashok
- Ashok A Deniz
FAQ about the name Ashok
What is the meaning of Ashok?
Ashok means “without sorrow, free from grief”. Ashok is a modern form of Sanskrit Aśoka, formed from the negative prefix a- and śoka ‘sorrow or grief’.
Is Ashok a boy’s name?
Yes, Ashok is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Ashok in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Ashok nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Ashok?
Ashok is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Ashok have?
Ashok has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Ashok?
Ashok does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Ashok?
Notable people named Ashok include Ashok A Deniz.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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