Comments for the name Asuka

There's a character in the anime series "Neon Genesis Evangelion" named this, she's very annoying and independent but that's only to hide her insecurities.

Often means "soaring bird" as well. Asuka is also the name of a Japanese historical period.

A famous bearer is Kodachi Kuno's rival, Asuka Saginomiya, in the anime/manga series Ranma 1/2.

Can also mean "flying bird".

Another famous bearer of the name Asuka is Asuka Fukuda, former member of Hello! Project group Morning Musume.

Asuka Hayashi, a Japanese singer, who has an extraordinarily mature voice, is one of the bearers.

This name has an awesome meaning!

Asuka is a historical period in Japan (592-710).

Another famous bearer is Asuka Tenjouin fron the anime Yu-Gi-Oh! GX.

Very nice name.

"ka" would be better translated as fragrance than smell as it's generally meant to refer to a good smell rather than just any smell.

Also, many other kanji possibilities are available for Asuka.

It's a very pretty name, but all I can think of is Shinji completely coming apart.

Asuka Tanii is a famous voice actress and Asuka is also the name of one of Kikyo's shikigami in InuYasha.

This is my name! When we visit Japan, there are loads of little girls called Asuka, but here there aren't any at all! It has its ups and downs. It's pretty, but people never know how to pronounce it!

Pronounced "ahs-kah". The "u" is silent.