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Asa

Asa most commonly refers to Asa (biblical king), the third king of who reigned c. 911–870 BCE. For other uses, see:
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People and fictional characters

Real people

(born April 1, 1997) is an English actor who began his career at age eight and gained prominence for his leading role as the titular orphan in Martin Scorsese's (2011). He further established himself with the role of in the science fiction film (2013), based on Orson Scott Card's novel. Butterfield starred as Otis Milburn in the series from 2019 to 2023, earning acclaim for portraying a teenager navigating sexuality and family dynamics. Since then, he has appeared in (2023), starred in the series (2025), and provided voice work for the animated film Stitch Head (2025). Asa Akira (born January 3, 1986) is an American adult film actress, director, and author who entered the industry in 2006 and has appeared in over 680 films as of 2024. She won the AVN Award for Female Performer of the Year in 2013, along with multiple other AVN honors including Best Anal Sex Scene and Best Group Sex Scene in 2012. Akira also directed films from 2013 to 2014 and authored books on her experiences in the industry. Asa Gray (November 18, 1810 – January 30, 1888) was a pioneering American botanist who unified the taxonomic knowledge of North American flora through extensive field studies and identification of hundreds of new plant species. He authored the influential Manual of the Botany of the Northern United States (1848), which became a standard reference in multiple editions, and co-authored Flora of North America (1838–43) with John Torrey. Gray advocated for Darwinian evolution, accepting natural selection while proposing theistic influences in works like Darwiniana (1876), and he established Harvard's botany department and the Gray Herbarium. (December 30, 1851 – March 12, 1929) was an American businessman and pharmacist who acquired the in 1887 for about $2,300 and incorporated in 1892. He expanded the brand through innovative marketing, including coupons and memorabilia, transforming it from a regional drink into a national and eventually global beverage powerhouse, primarily successful in the U.S. South by the early 1900s. Candler sold the company in 1919 for $25 million and later became Atlanta's mayor from 1916 to 1919. (April 15, 1889 – May 16, 1979), full name Asa Philip Randolph, was an American labor leader and civil rights activist who founded the in 1925, the first successful African American labor union, recognized in 1937. He organized the 1941 , pressuring President to issue , banning discrimination in defense industries. Randolph served as a key advisor for the 1963 for Jobs and Freedom and influenced President Harry Truman's 1948 order desegregating the U.S. military. Asa Briggs, Baron Briggs (May 7, 1921 – March 15, 2016) was a British social historian and renowned for his contributions to Victorian studies and history. His seminal work The Age of Improvement (1959) examined social and political changes in 19th-century Britain, part of a series including Victorian People (1954) and Victorian Cities (1963). Briggs also authored multi-volume histories of the and served as provost of , from 1976 to 1991. Bukola Elemide (born October 17, 1982), professionally known as , is a Nigerian-French whose neo-soul music incorporates , , , and Yoruba influences. Her self-titled debut Aṣa (2007) featured the hit single "," which addressed themes of emotional imprisonment and earned her international recognition. Subsequent releases like Beautiful Imperfection (2009), Lucid (2014), and V (2022) solidified her reputation for introspective lyrics and warm vocals. Matti Salo (born March 27, 1980), known professionally as , is a rapper and producer associated with the hip-hop collective Rähinä Records and the group . He released his debut album Rakkauden professionalit (2008), blending pop-rap elements, and has collaborated on projects like 7 Veljestä and Tummapaahto Sound System. Asa's work often features humorous and socially observant lyrics, contributing to Finland's urban music scene; he continues to release music, including albums in 2024 and singles in 2025.

Fictional characters

is a central fictional in the American , portrayed as the wealthy and domineering patriarch of the Buchanan family, a oil tycoon known for his protective yet often ruthless leadership over his relatives and business empire. Introduced in 1980, the character embodies traditional Southern values mixed with dramatic family conflicts, including multiple marriages and power struggles within the affluent Llanview setting. was played primarily by from 1979 until the character's off-screen death in 2007. In the and series by , Asa Mitaka serves as the protagonist of Part 2 (serialized starting in 2022), depicted as a reserved high school student in a world overrun by devils, who accidentally merges with the War Devil (Yoru), granting her the ability to weaponize objects she owns while grappling with themes of isolation, loss, and vengeance against Chainsaw Man. Her backstory involves a tragic childhood marked by her parents' death due to devil attacks, fueling her initial antisocial demeanor and eventual growth through reluctant alliances. Asa Mitaka's narrative explores psychological depth, highlighting her internal conflict with the possessive War Devil sharing her body. Asa Phelps appears as a minor elderly character in the The Simpsons episode "Million Dollar Abie" (Season 17, Episode 16, aired April 2, 2006), residing at the Retirement Castle where he engages in casual interactions, such as card games, with other seniors including Abraham Simpson. Previously referenced in earlier episodes like "Raging Abe Simpson and His Grumbling Grandson in 'The Curse of the Flying Hellfish'" (Season 7, 1996) as a deceased veteran and lifelong resident, Asa Phelps represents the archetype of the town's aging, unassuming populace in this bullfighting-themed storyline. In the Japanese anime Mononoke (2007 TV series and its 2024 film extension Mononoke the Movie: The Phantom in the Rain), Asa functions as a scribe in the Ooku (inner palace) of Edo-period Japan, assisting in administrative duties amid supernatural disturbances investigated by the enigmatic Medicine Seller. As a intelligent and ambitious young woman who rises from maid to scribe, she navigates the hierarchical and intrigue-filled palace environment, forming key alliances like her friendship with fellow servant Kame while confronting vengeful spirits tied to past traumas. Her role underscores themes of social mobility and hidden horrors within historical court life.

Biblical and mythological figures

Biblical figures

In the Hebrew Bible, the name Asa (Hebrew: אָסָא, ʾĀsāʾ, meaning "healer" or "physician") is associated with two distinct figures, both bearing significance in the religious and communal life of ancient Israel and Judah. The more prominent is Asa, the third king of the Kingdom of Judah and fifth ruler in the Davidic dynasty, whose reign is chronicled in detail for its religious reforms and military engagements. Asa ascended to the throne following the death of his father, (also called Abijam), around 911 BCE, ruling for approximately 41 years until his death in 870 BCE. Early in his , initiated sweeping religious reforms to purge idolatry from , removing altars to foreign gods, sacred stones, and poles, and commanding the people to seek the Lord and obey the . These efforts were rewarded with a long period of peace and prosperity, during which enjoyed rest for ten years, allowing to fortify cities and build up reserves of shields, spears, and chariots. A pivotal event in Asa's reign was his victory over Zerah the , who invaded with a vast army of 1,000,000 men and 300 chariots; relying on divine aid rather than military might, Asa defeated the invaders at Mareshah, attributing the success to God's intervention. Later, Asa faced ongoing border conflicts with Baasha, king of the northern Kingdom of , who fortified Ramah to block access to ; Asa countered by appealing to Ben-Hadad I of for alliance, paying with temple and palace treasures to incite Aramean attacks on , which forced Baasha to withdraw. This pragmatic but faithless drew rebuke from the prophet , who warned that Asa's reliance on foreign powers would bring ongoing wars. In his later years, Asa's piety waned; he oppressed some prophets and, afflicted by a severe foot disease, sought physicians instead of the Lord, dying in the 41st year of his reign without turning to God for healing. Despite these failings, Asa was buried with honors in a tomb filled with spices prepared by his son Jehoshaphat, who succeeded him, and the biblical texts overall portray his reign as a model of reform, though imperfect. The second biblical figure named Asa appears in the post-exilic context as a Levite gatekeeper in Jerusalem. He is identified as the son of Elkanah and father of Berechiah, residing in the villages of the Netophathites and serving among the musicians and gatekeepers responsible for temple duties after the return from Babylonian exile. This Asa, part of the Kohathite clan, contributed to the restoration of worship practices under leaders like Zerubbabel and Jeshua, emphasizing continuity in Levitical roles for guarding the temple gates and participating in sacred music.

Mythological figures

In Norse mythology, the Æsir (Old Norse: Æsir, plural of áss; genitive Ása) refer to the principal collective of gods associated with war, order, and the heavenly realm of Ásgarðr. These deities, prominently including Odin as the Allfather and chief of the Æsir, Thor as the god of thunder and protection, and Freyr (originally of the Vanir but integrated into the Æsir pantheon following the Æsir-Vanir war), embody cosmic stability and governance over humanity and the cosmos. The term Æsir is extensively detailed in primary sources such as the Poetic Edda, a collection of anonymous Old Norse poems from the 13th century that preserve oral traditions, and the Prose Edda by Snorri Sturluson (c. 1220), which systematically catalogs the gods and their attributes in a pedagogical framework for skaldic poetry. In these texts, the Æsir are depicted as contrasting with the Vanir, another divine family linked to fertility, nature, and prosperity, with the two groups uniting after an initial conflict that symbolizes the reconciliation of societal forces. This duality underscores the Æsir's role in maintaining hierarchical order against chaotic elemental powers, as seen in narratives of creation and Ragnarök where they defend Ásgarðr from giants and other threats. In Kamba (Akamba) mythology among the Bantu-speaking people of , Asa serves as one of the names for the , revered as the ultimate creator of the and on . Also known as , , or "the Father," Asa is conceptualized as a monotheistic, omnipotent, and transcendental being residing in the sky (yayayani), distant yet merciful, who sustains and governs all existence without direct intervention in daily affairs. As the guardian against evil and misfortune, Asa embodies protection for the community, ensuring well-being by countering calamities such as , illness, and , and is perceived as a benevolent provider who acts only for the good of humanity. This protective role extends to rituals where Asa is invoked through prayers, songs, and dances during times of crisis for safety, as well as in ceremonies seeking communal blessings like to support agricultural and . Unlike more anthropomorphic figures in other traditions, Asa's abstract, paternal authority reinforces the Kamba of between the divine, ancestors, and the living, emphasizing moral conduct to maintain this guardianship.

Places

Populated places

Asa is the name of several populated places around the world, primarily small communities and administrative divisions. In , is a (LGA) in , located in the North Central region with its headquarters in the town of Afon. Covering an area of 1,286 square kilometers, it had a population of 126,435 according to the 2006 national census. The economy is predominantly agricultural, focusing on crops such as , , coconuts, and , supplemented by traditional cloth and dyeing activities. The area lies along the Asa River, a that contributes to and connects to the broader basin, supporting local farming. In the United States, Asa refers to an unincorporated rural community in , situated at the intersection of Farm Roads 2643 and 434 along the historic Old River Road between Waco and . Established in the late 19th century, it featured a from 1899 to 1914, with early residents engaged in cotton farming and general . The community's population was estimated at 25 in 1904, declining thereafter, and stood at 46 as of the 2000 census, reflecting its status as a small hamlet with limited modern development. Another unincorporated community named Asa exists in , in the eastern region at an elevation of approximately 772 feet (235 meters). Located near Asa Creek and appearing on the Oil Springs USGS topographic map, it is a sparsely populated rural settlement with no recorded municipal boundaries or recent census figures, characteristic of small hamlets in the area focused on traditional rural lifestyles. In , Asa (formerly Asa-chō) was a town in Asa District, , that existed until its merger into City on May 1, 1971, as part of broader municipal expansions in the region. Prior to the merger, Asa-chō formed part of Asa-gun, a rural district with a population integrated into the larger area; estimates for the district's components in the mid-20th century placed small towns like Asa-chō at around a few thousand residents, though exact pre-merger figures for the town alone are not precisely documented in available records. The area, now within Asakita-ku and Asaminami-ku wards, was historically agricultural and suburban, located on the outskirts of .

Natural and geographical features

The Asa River is a small river in western , located in (adjacent to ), measuring approximately 44 km in length and flowing into the , where it contributes to local through and supports fisheries in the coastal .

Other uses

Arts and entertainment

In music, Asa refers to several notable works across genres. The Nigerian-French singer-songwriter Aṣa released her self-titled debut Asa (also known as Asha) in 2007, with the title track "Asa" serving as its opening song. Featuring a blend of , , and Yoruba influences, the track and album explore introspective themes, including personal reflection and societal observations, though specific songs like "" delve into and . The album achieved commercial success, peaking at number 15 on the French Albums Chart and earning platinum certification in for sales exceeding 200,000 copies. Another prominent example is the 2019 Vocaloid song "ása" (meaning "morning" in Japanese) by producer 23.exe, featuring the virtual singer Hatsune Miku. Produced within the Vocaloid software platform developed by Yamaha, the track is an upbeat electronic pop composition that captures themes of daily renewal and subtle emotional vulnerability, evoking the simplicity of morning routines through its lighthearted melody and lyrics about hesitation in personal connections. Released on platforms like NicoNico Douga, it exemplifies the genre's fan-driven creativity and has garnered attention in Vocaloid communities for its accessible, feel-good vibe. In television, the character Asa Buchanan features prominently in the American soap opera One Life to Live, where his storyline spanned from 1980 to 2007. Portrayed by Phil Carey, Asa is depicted as the patriarchal founder of the Buchanan family and the vast Buchanan Enterprises empire, a Texas-based conglomerate involved in oil, media, and other industries. Central to numerous plotlines, Asa's narrative revolves around intense family feuds, such as meddling in his sons Clint and Bo's lives, faking his own death to test his wife Delilah's loyalty amid suspicions of her affair with Bo, and nearly killing his illegitimate son Ben Davidson before learning the truth. His business conflicts include losing $30 million to mobster Carlo Hesser, placing a hit on Hesser, and revoking Ben's medical license in retaliation. Asa married 14 times, often wronging his wives—like holding his first wife Olympia captive to enable his second marriage to Samantha, or driving Blair Cramer away after a heart attack—and faced dramatic challenges, including a disputed claim by Spencer Truman that he was Asa's long-lost son seeking revenge for his mother's alleged murder (later disproved by DNA). Asa's arc culminates in his off-screen death in his sleep on August 16, 2007, followed by a will that forces his fractured family to collaborate on the company, underscoring themes of legacy and reconciliation. The character's larger-than-life persona as a "Big Bad Daddy" tycoon drove much of the show's drama in Llanview, Pennsylvania.

Science, technology, and society

The people, also known as Assa or Aasá, are a small ethnic group residing in the of northern , particularly on the south of . Numbering approximately 300 individuals as of 1999 estimates (more recent figures unavailable), they have Cushitic linguistic and cultural origins but have undergone significant assimilation with neighboring Maasai pastoralists, adopting elements of their herding practices while maintaining distinct traditions such as and seasonal . This cultural blending reflects broader societal dynamics in , where smaller groups like the Asa have integrated into larger ethnic structures amid pressures and economic shifts, contributing to studies on ethnic and adaptation in pastoral societies. The Asa language, classified as Aasá or Aasax (ISO 639-3: aas), belongs to the Eastern Cushitic branch of the Afroasiatic language family and was historically spoken by the Asa people in this region. Documented through ethnographic fieldwork since the 1980s, it featured unique phonological traits like ejective consonants and a vocabulary tied to their environment, including terms for hunting and plant gathering; however, the language is now extinct, with only fragmented recollections preserved among elders who shifted to Maa (Maasai) or Swahili. Linguistic research on Aasá highlights processes of language shift in minority hunter-gatherer communities, providing insights into language endangerment and revitalization efforts in Tanzania's diverse linguistic landscape.

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