ASTA

Asta is a term used in several languages and cultures. As a given name, it appears in Northern and Central European naming traditions and is associated with various fictional and historical figures. Notable bearers include Asta Nielsen, a Danish silent film actress; Asta, the dog from the Thin Man film series; and Asta, the main character of the Japanese manga and anime Black Clover.

In Italian, asta is a common noun with several meanings. The most frequent is auction, as in l'asta; the plural aste refers to auctions. In technical or everyday usage, the word can also denote a rod or pole, for example in un'asta metallica. The context usually clarifies the intended meaning.