Apsara — Meaning, Origin & Everything to Know

Apsara: a Thai name meaning '(a celestial nymph)'.

Apsara is an Thai name whose meaning — '(a celestial nymph)' — gives it a quiet depth beyond its sound. Part of the draw of Apsara is that it feels current without being invented, and meaningful without being heavy. Apsara appeals to families after a name with real roots — here, the Thai word for '(a celestial nymph)'. Within the Thai world, Apsara sits in a tradition where names are frequently long and auspicious, each part chosen for a fortunate meaning. Apsara offers a daughter the idea of elegance, kindness and gentle favour, wrapped in a sound that works almost anywhere.

Quick facts about the name Apsara
NameApsara
MeaningThe name Apsara translates as '(a celestial nymph)', a meaning inherited from Thai
OriginThai
LanguageThai
GenderGirl
Numerology number2
PronunciationAP-sa-ra
Popularity tierTier 3

What Does the Name Apsara Mean?

The name Apsara translates as '(a celestial nymph)', a meaning inherited from Thai.

The early history of Apsara belongs to the Thai world, where '(a celestial nymph)' was a quality worth naming a child for. Across generations the meaning '(a celestial nymph)' held firm while Apsara passed through families, migration and changing fashion.

Modern parents tend to hear Apsara as fresh rather than old-fashioned, with '(a celestial nymph)' giving it a positive, aspirational edge. It is exactly this balance that lifted Apsara into wider use in the 2010s.

The imagery around Apsara is one of elegance, kindness and gentle favour, deepened by the Thai tradition behind it.

Origin & Etymology of Apsara

Thai · Thai

Trace Apsara back and you reach Thai and the meaning '(a celestial nymph)'. In the Thai tradition names are frequently long and auspicious, each part chosen for a fortunate meaning, and Apsara fits squarely into that pattern. When families carried the Thai tradition abroad, Apsara went too, picking up minor spelling shifts without losing '(a celestial nymph)'.

Within Thai culture, Apsara connects to enduring values through its idea of elegance, kindness and gentle favour.

How to Pronounce Apsara

AP-sa-raBreak Apsara into AP-sa-ra and it falls into place. Romanised from Thai: vowels are pure and the syllables are evenly weighted.

Popularity of the Name Apsara

Apsara has stayed steadily popular, with its momentum centred on the 2010s.

Personality Traits Associated with Apsara

Ask around and Apsara is usually described as graceful and kind. Some of that comes from the meaning '(a celestial nymph)', and some from the simple shape of the sound. Where names are tied to character, Apsara is read as a name of elegance, kindness and gentle favour. A name is only a starting impression, and Apsara's happens to be a kindly one — a quiet plus that frames the numerology and zodiac notes below.

Apsara Numerology

The name Apsara carries the numerology number 2.

In numerology Apsara reduces to 2, the Peacemaker — cooperation and sensitivity. Tradition holds that a 2 shapes someone's natural motivations and way of relating to others. Set beside the meaning '(a celestial nymph)', the 2 adds another layer for parents who weigh numerology when naming.

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Apsara & Zodiac Connection

The elegant, gentle feel of Apsara chimes with harmonious Libra and tender Pisces, whose traits echo the name's character.

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Middle Names for Apsara

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Frequently Asked Questions

+What does the name Apsara mean?

Apsara means '(a celestial nymph)'. It comes from Thai and is linked with elegance, kindness and gentle favour, which makes it a meaningful choice for a daughter.

+What is the origin of Apsara?

Apsara is Thai in origin, from Thai. In that tradition names are frequently long and auspicious, each part chosen for a fortunate meaning.

+What is the numerology number for Apsara?

In Pythagorean numerology Apsara reduces to 2 — the Peacemaker — cooperation and sensitivity.

+Is Apsara a popular name?

Apsara has stayed steadily popular, with its strongest momentum in the 2010s.

+Is Apsara suitable for any gender?

Apsara is most often used as a girl's name, though naming is personal and the meaning '(a celestial nymph)' suits any child.

+What names pair well with Apsara for a sibling?

Names such as Kittisak, Sakchai, Emma sit well beside Apsara, sharing a complementary style.