Asa Briggs

Asa is a given name in several parts of the world. In English, the usual pronunciation is or . Asa (אסא): derived from the Hebrew language, as the name appears in the Old Testament to designate the third King of Judah, who reigned for forty years. It became a popular American name because of the influence of the Puritans in the 17th century. Asa: a Hebrew name meaning healer and/or physician (Ase).