Asher name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Hebrew and Old English
Usage: English, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil and Hebrew
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Asher ash-ur
Meaning: Blessed, Fortunate, Lucky, Happy, Felicitous, Son of Jacob, Wise and Knowledgeable
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What does Asher mean?

Asher is a Hebrew name, derived from the Hebrew words 'ashar' or 'osher', which both mean ‘happy’ or ‘blessed’. Historically, Asher was the eighth son of Jacob in the Bible, making it a popular Jewish name.

Asher has become increasingly popular in more recent years, with it being the number 25 most popular name in the United States in 2021.

As a name, Asher can be both a unisex and a male name, although it is more commonly used as a boys' name.

As a unisex name, Asher is believed to represent intelligence, strength, and independence.

Asher has also become popular in many countries around the world, being ranked in the top 100 names in Australia.

Famous people named Asher include:
Asher Angel, an American actor best known for his role as Jonah Beck in the Disney Channel series Andi Mack.
Asher Roth, an American rapper best known for his song "I Love College."
Asher Keddie, an Australian actress best known for her roles on the television shows Offspring and The Secret Life of Us.

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How do I pronounce Asher?

ash-ur is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Asher.

Variants of Asher

Akela, Akelah

Nicknames for Asher

Common nickname for the child named Asher include:

Names that rhyme with Asher

How popular is the name Asher?

Asher is a very popular in United States where over 56717 new-borns have been given the name since 1880. Currently the name is hotter than ever, the moniker grabbed the 47th spot and 6802 baby boys were given the name.

Additionally, the moniker has been in the top 50 baby names 1 times Asher is a common name in England and Wales given to over 2293 babies in 37 years. Currently at its peak, 240 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 217th position.

Also, A common name in New South Wales having over 218 recievers in 2 years of usage. Recently the moniker is on a rise, in 2019, 114 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 77th position.

Asher is a familiar baby name in Queensland, during its short term of usage, the name has been to the top 100 names. Recently in 2018, 94 babies were given Asher and it reached its peak ranking, 64 on boy names chart.

Over 319 babies in Queensland have been named Asher. Also, in Victoria, in just 3 years, it has made it to the top 100 names. Recently in 2019, 99 babies were given Asher and it reached its peak ranking, 78 on boy names chart.

Over 235 people have been named Asher in Victoria.

Asher is an uncommon baby name in Ireland still in use today. Also, it is uncommon in France, where it has been in use since 1987 and peaked in 2015 when it ranked 2209th.

Asher is a rare baby name in Belgium where it is still in use. And also in New South Wales. Over 218 people have been named Asher in New South Wales.

But Asher is a popular baby name in Israel where every 1 in 800 have the name. As per our research, over 50000 people has been named Asher globally.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2023237853228080
20221983501850109
20212582811918102
2020327668201292
2019437031220983
2018476857252969
2017596048222085
2016715515247873
2015825130242775
2014924327241175
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Asher in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands486455
Finland35000

Numerological aspects of Asher

Your family and friends are the two most important things you care about. The rest is temporary and not worth your attention. You need to open up and allow your closest ones to enter your real world. You actually believe your ideas are the best. And most of the time, they are. You care about the people you love deeply but can imagine living without them. You have no enemies. You are self-reliant, self-motivated and persistent.

Looking for a name like Asher? Please go through the following names

  •  Elias - The widespread and venerable unisex name Elias has its origin in English and Hebrew used substantially in Oriya, Arabic and Sami languages, Elias means "The God is My Lord or Jehovah is God". In 2018, famous Elias was the 67th most popular name on baby boy names chart in United States
  •  Stanley - Persistent and Admired Stanley is used prevalently in Danish and Finnish is a unisex name and came from Old English and Slavic, Stanley means "Similar to a Family Or Place Names or Stone Meadow"
  •  Velma - Originated from Germanic and Old High German, Popular and Conifer Velma means "Will, Protection or Desire" used chiefly in Italian and English is in general bestowed upon both genders
  •  Isabel - Isabel's meaning is God is My Oath, My God is Perfect or God Protects My House is used as a gender-neutral name which came from Hebrew is substantially used in Spanish, Norwegian and Danish
  •  Nathaniel - Nathaniel's meaning is Gift of God or God has Given has origin in Hebrew which is prevalently used in English, Greenlandic and French is used as a unisex name

Middle names for Asher

Here is a list of familiar and cute middle names that go with the baby name Asher.

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Sibling Names for Asher

If you've decided on the name Asher for your little one, then you might be searching for sibling names that complement it perfectly. Whether you're after timeless classics or more modern monikers, we've compiled a list of 20 boy and girl names that will pair beautifully with Asher. Check out our picks below!

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Brother to Asher

Celebrity Baby News

  • Diana Jenkins and Asher Monroe Expecting Second Child

    The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills stars Diana Jenkins and Asher Monroe are expecting their second child together. The news was confirmed by a source close to the couple, who told Page Six that Diana is “a few weeks pregnant” and is feeling “great.” However, due to her health history, the insider said that she has been put on bed rest.

Famous people named Asher

  • Asher D, English rapper
  • Asher Asher, first Scottish Jew to enter the medical profession
  • Asher Bilu, Australian artist who creates paintings
  • Asher Tyler, United States Representative from New York
  • Asher Hinds, United States Representative from Maine
  • Asher Peres, Israeli physicist, considered a pioneer
  • Asher ben Jehiel, eminent rabbi and Talmudist best
  • Asher Karni, South African and Israeli businessman
  • Asher Brown Durand, American painter of the Hudson River School
  • Asher Benjamin, American architect and author whose work transitioned between Federal architecture and the later Greek Revival architecture
  • Asher Robbins, United States Senator from Rhode Island
  • Asher Joel, Australian public figure and a member of the New South Wales Legislative Council for 20 years
  • Asher Hucklesby, English businessman
  • Asher Keddie, Australian actress
  • Asher Lane, five piece rock group from Germany
  • Asher B. Bates, lawyer and politician in the United States state of Michigan and
  • Asher Edelman, American financier
  • Asher G. Caruth, U.S. Representative from Kentucky
  • Asher,
  • Asher Roth Asher Paul Roth, better known as Asher Roth, is an American rapper.
  • Asher Ettinger in TV series Ready or Not as Composer
  • In 2010 mystery movie, Pickled, Asher Sandberg-Lewis characterized Ryesoup Zornske.

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Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
  4. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  5. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
  6. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/
  7. Births Deaths And Marriages Victoria, https://www.bdm.vic.gov.au/births/naming-your-child/popular-baby-names-in-victoria
  8. Department of Jutsice, Government of Western Australia, https://bdm.justice.wa.gov.au/_apps/BabyNames/Default.aspx?uid=1144-3594-8619-1127
  9. Queensland Government - Open Data Portal, https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/top-100-baby-names
  10. NSW Government, https://www.nsw.gov.au/family-and-relationships/births/popular-baby-names
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