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Asher

Boy

Hebrew · ASH-er

Origin

Hebrew

Pronunciation

ASH-er

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Often explained as a Hebrew name associated with happiness or blessedness.

Asher is a masculine given name with Hebrew roots and a strong modern presence in English-language naming. In the Hebrew Bible, Asher is one of Jacob’s sons, which gives the name a clear biblical anchor even when chosen today mainly for sound. Etymologically, Asher is commonly linked to Hebrew vocabulary associated with happiness or blessedness; references may phrase the gloss differently but point to a similar positive range. In English, pronunciation is typically ASH-er (two syllables). Ash is the common nickname.

Etymology: From Hebrew 'Asher'; appears in the Hebrew Bible as the name of one of Jacob's sons.

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Origins, variants & nicknames
Names with roots in Hebrew language and Jewish naming traditions.

Origin

Hebrew

Nicknames

Ash