Ashina

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/ɑːˈʃiːənɑː//ɑːˈʃiːnə/

proper noun

The Turkic tribe who served as the ruling dynasty of the Göktürks during the First and Second Turkic Khaganates (552–603 and 682–744, respectively).

OriginChinese 阿史那 →
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Meanings

Ashina1

proper nounthe Ashina
  1. historyThe Turkic tribe who served as the ruling dynasty of the Göktürks during the First and Second Turkic Khaganates (552–603 and 682–744, respectively).

Ashina2

proper noun
  1. historyA Japanese clan, which became distinct from the Miura branch of the Taira clan during the late Heian period, came to prominence during the Sengoku period, and which became extinct during the early Edo period with the death of its twenty-second head, 蘆(あし)名(な)千(せん)鶴(つる)丸(まる) (Ashina Sentsurumaru, 1650–1653).

Origin

Ashina · proper noun

  1. Chinese阿史那
  2. EnglishAshina

From Chinese 阿史那 (Āshǐnà).

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Ashina · proper noun

From Japanese 蘆(あし)名(な) (Ashina, literally “reed-name”).

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Translations

Chinese Mandarin 阿史那
  • 阿史那 (Āshǐnà)Turkic tribe, ruling dynasty of the Göktürks
Japanese 蘆名, あしな
  • 蘆名Japanese clan descended from the Miura branch of the Taira clan
  • あしな (Ashina)Japanese clan descended from the Miura branch of the Taira clan
Turkish Aşina
  • AşinaTurkic tribe, ruling dynasty of the Göktürks

Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

ShaniaHasinaAnishaIshaan
Cite this entry
APA

Ashina. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Ashina

MLA

“Ashina.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Ashina. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Ashina,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Ashina.

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