Asa
Botanist Asa Gray was born on November 18, 1810 in New York. Considered the most important American botanist of the 19th century, Asa’s book Darwiniana revolutionized the theory that religion and science were not mutually exclusive.
Asa is of Hebrew origin meaning “healer” — a king of Judah who reigned for over 40 years. If you find yourself drawn to the new wave of Biblical names like Asher and Ezra but are put off by their popularity, Asa may be a perfect fit.
Asa feels fashionable — fitting the growing trend of soft boy names that so many parents are loving today — but at #451, an Asa will (probably) be the only one in his preschool class.
A youthful, modern-day namesake is actor Asa Butterfield of the hit TV series Sex Education.
Asa also has separate roots — pronounced AH-sa — as a Japanese name, meaning “born in the morning”.
Asa Candler—founded Coca-Cola.