Astha is a deeply meaningful Jain baby girl name meaning faith, belief, and steadfast devotion to the path of truth and non-violence. In the Jain tradition, Astha — samyak shraddha or right faith — is the very first of the three jewels of Jain practice that lead the soul toward liberation: right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct. Without Astha — the firm, clear, and unwavering faith in the true nature of the soul and the reality of liberation — the other two jewels cannot bear their full fruit. A girl named Astha carries the quality of this foundational Jain virtue as her very identity. She is a person of genuine, steadfast faith: clear in her understanding of what is true, firm in her commitment to the path of non-violence and righteous living, and unwavering in her devotion to the highest spiritual aspirations of the Jain tradition. The name is simple, beautiful, and carries a quiet, unshakeable confidence that matches its meaning perfectly.