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Ashok
a-SHOK
Ashok (name) means a male given name of Indian origin, popular in Hindi-speaking regions. Example: “Ashok runs a small electronics shop in Mumbai.”
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A male given name of Indian origin, popular in Hindi-speaking regions.
"Ashok runs a small electronics shop in Mumbai."
How to use Ashok
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common Indian first name meaning roughly 'free from grief.'
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Etymology
From Sanskrit, meaning "without sorrow" — the same root that gives the name Ashoka, the famous Indian emperor.
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What does “Ashok” mean?
The word “Ashok” means a male given name of Indian origin, popular in Hindi-speaking regions. In plain terms, a common Indian first name meaning roughly 'free from grief.'.
How do you pronounce “Ashok”?
“Ashok” is pronounced a-SHOK (/əˈʃoʊk/ in IPA).
How do you use “Ashok” in a sentence?
Here is “Ashok” used in a sentence: “Ashok runs a small electronics shop in Mumbai.”
What part of speech is “Ashok”?
“Ashok” is a name.
Where does the word “Ashok” come from?
The word “Ashok” comes from Sanskrit. From Sanskrit, meaning "without sorrow" — the same root that gives the name Ashoka, the famous Indian emperor.
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