Ascension
/AE-S-S-EH-N-S-Y-AA-N/
The Ascension, the rising of the risen Christ into heaven forty days after Easter. From the Latin ascensio (a going up), it is a Spanish devotional name carried through the liturgical feast, naming a daughter for that moment of glory and heavenward exaltation.
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Yes — Ascension is a Christian girl name of Spanish origin, meaning “The Ascension, the rising of the risen Christ into heaven forty days after Easter. From the Latin ascensio (a going up), it is a Spanish devotional name carried through the liturgical feast, naming a daughter for that moment of glory and heavenward exaltation.”.
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Meaning & origin
Ascension is a girl's name of Spanish origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "The Ascension, the rising of the risen Christ into heaven forty days after Easter. From the Latin ascensio (a going up), it is a Spanish devotional name carried through the liturgical feast, naming a daughter for that moment of glory and heavenward exaltation." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Common among Spanish, European, Latino families, Ascension carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Ascension
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Ascension lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Ascension's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Ascension's saint & feast day →What does Ascension's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Ascension resonates in either tradition.
Ascension's destiny number is 9 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Ascension's full reading →
Does Ascension go with your family's names?
Ascension breaks into 9 sounds: /AE-S-S-EH-N-S-Y-AA-N/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Ascension sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Ascension beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Ascension — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Ascension
If Ascension resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian girl names, common in Spanish families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian girl names from the Divine cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian girl names that open with the same syllables as Ascension
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Common questions about Ascension
What does the name Ascension mean?
Ascension means "The Ascension, the rising of the risen Christ into heaven forty days after Easter. From the Latin ascensio (a going up), it is a Spanish devotional name carried through the liturgical feast, naming a daughter for that moment of glory and heavenward exaltation.." It is a girl name of Spanish origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Ascension a boy or girl name?
Ascension is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Ascension?
Ascension is of Spanish origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Spanish, European, Latino families.
Is Ascension a Christian name?
Yes. Ascension is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of Spanish origin.
What does Ascension mean in Spanish?
Ascension originates from Spanish, where it means "The Ascension, the rising of the risen Christ into heaven forty days after Easter. From the Latin ascensio (a going up), it is a Spanish devotional name carried through the liturgical feast, naming a daughter for that moment of glory and heavenward exaltation.."
What are common nicknames for Ascension?
Common short forms of Ascension include Asce, Asci.
What is the numerology of Ascension?
Ascension has a Pythagorean destiny number of 9 — compassion and humanitarian service.
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