Hebrew · Boy name
Asher
“happy, blessed”
About the name Asher
Asher is a Hebrew name meaning ‘happy’ or ‘blessed’, from the root ashar. In the Book of Genesis, Asher is the eighth son of Jacob, born to Zilpah, the servant of Leah, who named him in reference to her happiness. He is counted as the ancestor of the Tribe of Asher, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, whose territory lay along the northern coast. The name is used in Jewish communities and in English-speaking countries.
- Meaning
- happy, blessed
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- ASH-er(2 syl.)
Middle names for Asher
- Asher James
- Asher Michael
- Asher David
- Asher Alexander
- Asher Joseph
Questions about Asher
- What does Asher mean?
- Asher is a Hebrew name meaning "happy, blessed".
- How do you pronounce Asher?
- Asher is pronounced ASH-er, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Asher?
- Variants of Asher include Ashar, Ascher.
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