Hebrew

Asher

Pronounced ASH-erShare

Meaning: Happy; blessed

  • Boy
  • Top 100
  • 2 syllables

The story

Asher means happy or blessed in Hebrew. Its biblical background accompanies one of the most straightforward expressions of good fortune.

Nicknames

  • Ash

Spellings & variants

  • Aser
  • Ascher
  • Asser

Popularity

Top 100

One of the 100 most popular names in the US.

Similar position in the latest US rankings

Style

Origins

Asher comes from Hebrew.

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