āsankā.-The adopted daughter of the Bodhisatta in the āsanka Jātaka. She was so called because she came to him when he crossed the water owing to his doubt (āsankā) as to what was in the lotus. J.iii.250.

Dictionary of Pali Proper Names, G P Malalasekera (1899-1973), which is available as printed version from

Āsankā (f.) [Sk. āśankā fr. ā + śank] fear, apprehension, doubt, suspicion J i.338; ii.383; iii.533; vi.350, 370; DhA iii.485; VvA 110. -- Cp. sāsanka & nirāsanka.

Pali-English Dictionary, TW Rhys Davids, William Stede,