ashtha

Ashtha is a transliteration that can refer to several terms in South Asian languages, rather than a single, standalone concept. In Sanskrit, the root aṣṭha (often rendered as ashta or astha) means eight. It appears in numerals and in various compounds, such as aṣṭāṅga (eight limbs) or other eight-related usages, with the exact sense depending on context and spelling.

As a personal name, Ashtha and its variants—such as Aastha and Astha—are used in India and Nepal. When connected to the meaning of faith or devotion, these names often derive from the Sanskrit word āstha or ās-tā, conveying a sense of belief or trust. The spelling Aastha is more common in many communities, while Ashtha may reflect regional pronunciation or transliteration choices.

Because transliteration from Indian languages to the Latin alphabet varies, "ashtha" can appear in religious phrases, literary works, or biographical texts without pointing to a specific person, place, or concept. It is not associated with a single well-known entity in standard reference sources.

See also:

- Aṣṭha, the Sanskrit term meaning eight

- Ashta, a related transliteration variant

- Aastha, faith or devotion, and a common given name

Overall, ashtha primarily functions as a transliteration variant tied to broader linguistic roots in Sanskrit and related languages, rather than as a distinct, standalone subject.