Asher Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Asher Name at a Glance

Name	Asher
Meaning	Happy. Happiness. Old Testament Asher, Jacob's 8th son, was promised a life blessed with abundance.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Asher Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Asher means “Happy. Happiness. Old Testament Asher, Jacob's 8th son, was promised a life blessed with abundance”. 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.

Asher Name Origin

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

Is Asher a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Asher

When considering Asher 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.