Ashima is a character from the novel "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri. She is an Indian immigrant who moves to the United States with her husband, Gogol Ganguli. Throughout the story, Ashima navigates the challenges of adapting to a new culture while maintaining her Indian heritage. As a mother, Ashima faces the complexities of raising her children, Gogol and Sonia, in a foreign land. Her experiences reflect the themes of identity, belonging, and the immigrant experience, highlighting the emotional struggles of balancing tradition and modernity in a new environment.