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Asher
Meaning: happy, blessed · Origin: Hebrew · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
Hebrew for 'happy, blessed' — one of the twelve sons of Jacob.
Famous people named Asher
- Asher Roth (rapper)
Nicknames
Ash
Variants & related names
Aser, Ascher
Asher name art
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FAQ
What does the name Asher mean?
Asher means “happy, blessed”. It comes from Hebrew.
Is Asher a popular name?
Yes — Asher has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Asher?
Ash.
What are other forms of Asher?
Aser, Ascher.
Similar names
Raphael · Solomon · Reuben · Joaquin · Elliott · Noah
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.