Anshel Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Anshel Name at a Glance

Name	Anshel
Meaning	Variant of Asher: Happy. In the old Testament, Asher was one of Jacob's sons.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Anshel Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Anshel means “Variant of Asher: Happy. In the old Testament, Asher was one of Jacob's sons”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Anshel Name Origin

Our database records Anshel under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Anshel a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Anshel is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Anshel

When considering Anshel for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.