Meaning & Story
Asya is a Slavic and Turkish variant of Asia, itself derived from the Greek and ultimately Assyrian name for the eastern lands — also used as a diminutive of Anastasia in Russian.
Asya has a beautiful, slightly exotic sound that blends Slavic warmth with a sense of wide geographic horizons. As a nickname for Anastasia it carries the meaning of 'resurrection,' while as a standalone it evokes the vast, diverse continent that gave it its name. For a pet, Asya is a name that sounds like it has traveled — distinctive, internationaly flavored, and quietly elegant. It suits a graceful, composed female pet with an air of mystery.