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Asa
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Origin
- Arabic, Hebrew
Meaning/history
- healer,
- The 'Christmas' Prophet in the Koran (aka Jesus)
Nicknames
- Ace
Interesting Asas
- Asa Briggs
Unfortunate Asas
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- my son
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Asa will be a:
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- Barista/bartender
- Cabbie
- Computer geek
- Dental hygienist
- Dinner lady
- DJ
- Drama teacher
- Estate agent
- Film director
- Gynaecologist
- Hedge fund manager
- High court judge
- Interior designer
- Librarian
- Personal trainer
- Pest control officer
- Potter
- Prime minister
- Purchasing & supplies manager
- Reiki healer
- Reality TV star
- Tax inspector
- Window cleaner
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