Asher: meaning of the Hebrew name
אָשֵׁר
Pronounced ah-SHER
Meaning of Asher
From osher, happiness, as in "happy am I, for the daughters will call me happy." Asher was the son of Jacob and Zilpah, father of a tribe blessed with plenty: "out of Asher his bread shall be rich."
And Leah said: ‘Happy am I! for the daughters will call me happy.’ And she called his name Asher.
וַתֹּאמֶר לֵאָה בְּאׇשְׁרִי כִּי אִשְּׁרוּנִי בָּנוֹת וַתִּקְרָא אֶת־שְׁמוֹ אָשֵׁר׃
Asher in Hebrew
Asher is written אשר in Hebrew (with vowel points: אָשֵׁר). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- שShin
- רResh
Gematria value: 501 (Alef 1 + Shin 300 + Resh 200)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaninghappy
- Pronunciationah-SHER
- Hebrewאשר
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Asher ranked #117 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (139 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #110, in 2018 and 2023.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 117 | 139 |
| 2023 | 110 | 150 |
| 2022 | 112 | 150 |
| 2021 | 123 | 145 |
| 2020 | 120 | 148 |
| 2019 | 134 | 127 |
| 2018 | 110 | 170 |
| 2017 | 120 | 149 |
| 2016 | 126 | 141 |
| 2015 | 121 | 139 |
| 2014 | 128 | 132 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Asher
What does the name Asher mean?
From osher, happiness, as in "happy am I, for the daughters will call me happy." Asher was the son of Jacob and Zilpah, father of a tribe blessed with plenty: "out of Asher his bread shall be rich."
How do you pronounce Asher?
Asher is pronounced ah-SHER in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Asher in Hebrew?
Asher is written אשר in Hebrew (with vowel points: אָשֵׁר).
Is Asher a biblical name?
Yes. Asher appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Genesis 30:13.
How popular is the name Asher in Israel?
In 2024, Asher ranked #117 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (139 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #110, in 2018 and 2023. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Asher?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אשר adds up to 501 (Alef 1 + Shin 300 + Resh 200).
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