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Biblical: name of one of the early kings of Judah, who reigned for forty years, as recorded in 1 Kings and 2 Chronicles. It was originally a byname meaning ‘doctor, healer’ in Hebrew, and is still a common Jewish name. It was first used among English-speaking Christians by the Puritans in the 17th century, and although now far from common, it has never completely dropped out of use. In the 20th century it is largely known as the given name of the historian Asa Briggs and of the footballer Asa Hertford. See also ÅSA (SEE Åsa).
First names dictionary. 2012.