Boy
Hebrew
2 syllables
Asher
ASH-er
/ˈæʃ.ər/
"The happy one" — a biblical name radiating joy and divine favor
Asher comes from the Hebrew word meaning happy, blessed, or fortunate. In the Bible, Asher was the eighth son of Jacob and founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. His mother Leah named him Asher saying happy am I. The name was used by early Jewish families but largely avoided in Christian Europe for centuries; it has surged dramatically in the US since 2010 to become one of the most fashionable names of the 2020s.
Quick Facts
Letters5
SyllablesAsh · er
GenderBoy
OriginHebrew
Root WordAsher
MeaningHappy, blessed, fortunate
PopularityVery Popular
Peak Year2023
Trend
↑ Rising
Nicknames
Ash
About the Name Asher
Asher means happy, blessed, or fortunate in Hebrew. It derives from the Hebrew root that also gives us the word for happiness, and the biblical Leah named her son Asher declaring her joy.
Asher is one of the fastest-rising names in the US, currently in the top 35. It has been rising steadily since 2010 and shows no sign of slowing.
Asher is a Hebrew biblical name traditionally used in Jewish families. However it has become widely popular across all backgrounds in recent years.
Asher James, Asher Cole, Asher Reid, and Asher Blake are all strong and appealing combinations.
Ashers are often described as cheerful, warm, and magnetic — perfectly in line with the name's meaning of happiness and good fortune.
Asher is predominantly a boy's name, though it has occasionally been used for girls. The short form Ash is more gender-neutral.
Personality of Asher
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Asher
Creativity
78%
Elegance
80%
Independence
80%
Intelligence
82%
Strength
76%
Warmth
86%
Famous People Named Asher
A
Asher Roth
American rapper known for I Love College
A
Asher (biblical)
Son of Jacob and founder of the tribe of Asher in the Hebrew Bible
A
Asher Angel
American actor and singer, Andi Mack
Middle Names for Asher
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Asher
Asher James
Asher Cole
Asher Reid
Asher Blake
Asher Lane
Asher Grey
Asher Eli
Asher Fox
Asher Beau
Asher Sage
Names Similar to Asher
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Sibling Name Ideas
History of Asher
1400 BC
Asher, eighth son of Jacob, founds his tribe in the north of Canaan
1800
Asher used in early American Jewish communities
2010
Asher re-enters the US top 200 as Hebrew names surge in popularity
2020
Asher breaks into the US top 50, one of the fastest-rising names of the decade
Numerology & Symbolism of Asher
6
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
6
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Aquarius
3
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Sky Blue
💎
Lucky Stone
Turquoise
🌸
Lucky Flower
Morning Glory
Asher Around the World
How Asher is written in different languages and scripts
آشر
Arabic
アッシャー
Japanese
Ашер
Russian
애셔
Korean
阿舍
Chinese
Άσερ
Greek
एशर
Hindi
אָשֵׁר
Hebrew
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