99 Baby Names Meaning 'Ash' And 'Ash Tree'

Ash is what is left behind after something burns. But did you know that ash carries deep symbolic meaning in many cultures worldwide? Names that mean ‘ash’ and ‘ash tree’ are popular with parents because they have positive connotations and hold meanings deeply rooted in culture and traditions. In Hinduism, ash is a reminder of the temporary nature of life. It is often applied to deities as a reminder that life is fleeting and to focus on spiritual growth instead of worldly attachments. For Christians, Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, gets its name from a tradition where ashes are placed on a person’s forehead, reminding people of the temporary nature of life and the importance of repentance. Similarly, in Norse mythology, the ash tree, particularly the sacred tree of Yggdrasil, holds great importance. The Norwegians believed that Yggdrasil was the central tree in the universe, connecting all nine worlds. With such deep religious roots, it is natural for parents to appreciate ash-inspired names. The most popular example of an ash-related name is Asher. It refers to an ‘ash maker’ in German, which symbolizes the combustion process or the end of something and the beginning of another thing. The Old English name Ashton means ‘ash tree town’ and is a unisex name loved by parents for its rich sound and meaning. The masculine name Jasen has multiple roots and meanings. In Bulgarian, it refers to means ‘ash tree,’ making it a preferred name by parents looking for a contemporary name with a traditional sound. If these names and their meanings appeal to you, have a look at more such options in the list below. Find the perfect ash-related name for your little one.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Asher		Boy	Happy; Blessed; Someone who lived by an ash tree or ash grove
Ashton		Boy	Ash tree town; From the ash tree farm
Nash		Boy	At the ash tree; Cliff
Axton		Boy	Acca's stone; Town of ash trees
Ashlyn		Girl	Dream; Vision; Ash tree clearing
Ashlynn		Girl	Ash tree clearing; Dream; Vision
Cashton		Boy	Chest maker; Ash tree town
Aston		Boy	East town; Noble stone; Ash tree town
Ashley		Boy	Ash tree meadow; Meadow of Ash trees; Of the Ash tree meadow
Ashly		Girl	Of the Ash-tree meadow; Ash tree clearing; Dream; Vision
Melia		Girl	Ash tree; Honey
Ashleigh		Girl	Ash tree clearing; Of the Ash tree meadow; Dweller near the Ash tree meadow
Ashten		Girl	Ash tree settlement; Town of ash trees; Ash tree town
Ashtin		Boy	Ash tree town; A variant of the name Ashton
Ascher		Boy	Happy; Blessed; Someone who lived by Ash tree
Ashlee		Girl	Ash tree clearing; Meadow of Ash trees; Of the Ash tree meadow
Ashby		Girl	Ash tree farm; From the ash tree farm
Ashe		Boy	Ash tree; Someone who lived near an ash tree forest
Axten		Unisex	Sword stone; Ash tree town
Ashtyn		Boy	Ash tree town; From the ash tree farm
Jasen		Boy	One who heals; Ash tree; Serene
Ashlynne		Girl	Ash tree clearing
Ashford		Boy	Enclosure full of ash trees; Ford of ash trees
Ashely		Boy	Ash tree meadow; Of the ash tree meadow; Dweller near the ash tree meadow
Nashley		Unisex	Ash tree clearing
Ashlin		Boy	Ash meadow; Ash tree clearing; Dream; Vision
Ornella		Girl	Flowering ash tree
Meleah		Girl	Ash tree; Beloved
Aslynn		Unisex	Ash tree clearing
Ashelee		Girl	The meadow of ash trees
Ashland		Boy	Land of Ash trees; Ash tree land
Ashlan		Girl	Dream; Vision; Ash meadow; Meadow of ash trees
Yassen		Boy	Ash tree; Clear; Serene
Yasen		Boy	Ash tree
Ashdon		Boy	Town of ash trees; Hill of ash trees
Asten		Unisex	Ash tree; Eastern town
Ashen		Unisex	Made of ash wood; Made of or resembling ash
Casden		Unisex	Ash tree town; Box maker; Money
Axen		Unisex	Fruiting body of a grain plant; Ash-colored; To acquire knowledge
Ashliegh		Girl	Ash wood
Aslin		Unisex	Noble; Ash tree god; Of a ridge
Nashville		Unisex	Town of the Ash Tree
Ashlen		Girl	Dream; Vision; Ash meadow; Meadow of ash trees
Ashla		Girl	Ash meadow; Meadow of ash trees; Ash tree clearing
Ashlye		Girl	An Ash meadow
Ashlea		Girl	Ash tree clearing
Ashalee		Girl	Ash meadow
Ashleah		Girl	Ash tree clearing
Aswin		Boy	Spear-friend; Friend of Gods; From the land of ash trees; Strong; Knowledge; Powerful
Ash		Boy	From the ash tree clearing
Oren		Boy	Pine tree; Ash tree
Aisford		Boy	One who lives by the Ash tree Ford
Aiston		Boy	From the Ash Tree Farm
Ashburn		Boy	Lives Near the Ash Tree Brook
Ashleena		Girl	Ash tree clearing
Ashli		Girl	Ash wood; Meadow of ash trees; Ash tree clearing; Variant of the name Ashley
Bhasma		Boy	Ash
Bhavaboothi		Boy	Ashes of Shiva; Sacred ash; Name of a Sanskrit Author
Acela		Girl	A flower from the God or the ash tree
Aesc		Boy	The ash tree or the tree of ash
Aesca		Girl	A girl from the ash tree
Aescby		Unisex	One who lives by the ash tree
Aescford		Boy	A water stream by the ash tree
Aeschild		Boy	The child from the ash tree
Aescla		Girl	One who is from the ash tree farm
Aescleah		Girl	The forest of ash tree
Aesclin		Girl	One who belongs to the farm of ash tree
Aesctun		Boy	The town by the ash tree
Aescwig		Boy	A fight or rumble near the ash tree
Aescwyn		Boy	The winner or victor from the ash tree
Aesoburne		Boy	One who is born near the ash tree
Asbury		Boy	East; Ash tree; Fortified settlement
Ascelina		Girl	Ash tree; Noble
Ashbey		Boy	Ash tree farm
Ashbie		Boy	One from the ash tree farm
Ashcroft		Boy	Ash enclosure
Asheley		Boy	Ash tree clearing
Ashelie		Boy	Ash tree meadow
Asheliegh		Girl	An enclosed space filled with a meadow of Ash trees
Ashenford		Boy	River ford seen near the ash trees
Ashian		Boy	Ash tree meadow
Ashle		Boy	Ash tree clearing
Ashley-ash-wood		Boy	One who resides in the Ash tree grove
Ashlie		Girl	Ash tree clearing
Ashworth		Boy	Ash tree enclosure
Aska		Girl	Ash tree; Cinder; Deer; Gazelle
Asker		Boy	Soldier; Ash tree; Spear of God
Bivhuti		Boy	Holy ash
Haida		Girl	Ash; Gray; Field; Paddy; Clear; Lucid
Kayonga		Boy	Ash
Melea		Unisex	Black or dark; Complete or full; Ash tree
Neesh		Boy	An adventurer; By the ash tree
Ninian		Boy	Sacred; Ash tree
Niniane		Girl	Sacred; Lady of the lake; Ash tree
Iassen		Boy	Ash tree
Ornela		Girl	Black ash tree
Essen		Unisex	Ash tree
Koala		Unisex	Ash colored
Aasher		Boy	Happy; Blessed; One who lives by an ash tree