Asher

Asher is a masculine first name that is considered the English variant of the Hebrew and biblical name Ascher (אָשֵׁר). Its meaning is 'the happy one' and derives from the Hebrew word ʿósher (אושר), which means 'joy, happiness.'

What does the name Asher mean?

The name Asher has its roots in Hebrew and is the English form of the biblical name Ascher (אָשֵׁר). It means 'the happy one' and derives from the Hebrew word ʿósher (אושר), which stands for 'joy, happiness.' In the Bible, Asher is mentioned as one of Jacob's sons, after whom the tribe of Asher, one of Israel's twelve tribes, is named. Asher is especially common in English-speaking regions and enjoys a relative frequency. An alternative spelling is Asser.

Where does the name Asher come from?

The name Asher has ancient Hebrew and biblical roots and means 'the happy one.' The etymology is based on the ancient Hebrew term ʿósher (אושר), which means 'joy, happiness.' It is used in American and English languages.

How do you pronounce Asher?

The pronunciation of Asher is fluid and consists of two syllables. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'A-scher' [ˈaʃɐ]. The name begins with an open A sound that conveys an inviting warmth. The 'sch' combination gives the name a soft and smooth sound quality, while the reduced ending feels light and unobtrusive. This gives Asher a modern and harmonious feel - calm, stylish, and international.

Popularity

In Germany, Asher is among the popular first names and currently ranks 1,420th on the list of the most common male names for newborns. Its best placement was in 2005 at rank 827. In the last ten years, Asher has been chosen about 180 times, placing it at 1,676th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 1,990th.

Nicknames & pet names

Asche / Ash

Famous people

• Aher ben Jakob (Person from the Bible, father of one of the 12 tribes of Israel)
• Arthur Asher Miller (American author)
• Asher Benjamin (American architect)
• Asher Bilu (artist from Australia)
• Asher Book (American actor)
• Asher Brown Durand (1796–1886, American painter)
• Asher Clark (football player from Georgia)
• Asher D (rapper from England)
• Asher Isso (Ethiopian golfer)
• Asher Keddie (actor from Australia)
• Asher Messing (Croatian footballer)
• Asher Monroe (dancer from the USA)
• Asher Paul Roth (American rapper)
• Asher Peres (1934–2005, Israeli physicist)
• Asher Quinn (musician from the UK)
• Asher Richardson (badminton player from New Zealand)
• Asher Robbins (1757–1845, American politician)
• Asher Roth (American rapper)
• Asher Salah (Italian historian)
• Asher Shadmon (geologist from the Netherlands)