Ash Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ash Name at a Glance

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

What Does the Name Ash Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ash means “Diminutive 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.

Ash Name Origin

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

Is Ash a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Ash

When considering Ash 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.