9 Things You Didn't Know About Asuka

9. Her Name Has A Historical Meaning

I'm guessing that not too many WhatCulture readers are fluent in Japanese, so I'll start by revealing the meaning behind her name. It consists of two characters, 'asu' and 'ka', the former translating as 'to fly' and the latter as 'bird'. 

It essentially means to be on a higher plane. The Asuka period was a span of around 100 years starting in the sixth century, and is seen as a pivotal time in the development of high Japanese culture. Art and architecture in particular advanced greatly.