Find out how popular the first name Ashrita has been for the last 14 years (from 2003 to 2016) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Ashrita by gender

Based on the last 14 years of data, Ashrita is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2016, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Ashrita.

The history of the first name Ashrita

The name Ashrita is derived from the Sanskrit language and has its origins in ancient Indian culture. It is believed to have first appeared around the 5th century BCE during the Vedic period of Indian history.

Ashrita is a compound word formed by combining two Sanskrit roots: 'a' meaning 'not' and 'shrita' meaning 'dependent' or 'reliant'. Thus, the name Ashrita carries the meaning of 'independent' or 'self-reliant'. It was initially used as a spiritual or philosophical term to describe the state of being free from external attachments or dependencies.

The name is found in some of the ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, particularly in the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita, where it is used to describe the ideal state of detachment and liberation from the cycle of birth and death. In these texts, Ashrita is often used as an adjective to describe the characteristics of an enlightened or self-realized individual.

One of the earliest recorded instances of Ashrita as a personal name can be traced back to the 7th century CE, when a Buddhist monk and scholar named Ashrita Vajra lived in India. He was known for his extensive knowledge of Buddhist philosophy and his contributions to the development of the Madhyamaka school of Buddhist thought.

Another notable figure with the name Ashrita was Ashrita Dikshitar, a renowned Indian poet and Sanskrit scholar who lived in the 18th century. He was a prolific writer and composed numerous works on a wide range of subjects, including poetry, drama, and philosophy.

In more recent times, Ashrita Furman (born in 1954) is a well-known American who holds the record for most Guinness World Records titles held at any one time. He has set over 600 records in various categories, including feats of strength, endurance, and skill.

The name Ashrita has also been borne by several other accomplished individuals throughout history, such as Ashrita Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941), a Bengali poet, philosopher, and Nobel laureate, and Ashrita Mridha (born in 1974), a Bangladeshi-American software engineer and entrepreneur.

While the name Ashrita is not as common as some other Sanskrit-derived names, it has maintained a presence in various parts of India and among certain Hindu and Buddhist communities, carrying with it the symbolic meaning of independence and self-reliance.

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