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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Asher
Asher is a popular Christian and Jewish name that means ‘happy’ or ‘blessing’ as per the Torah. According to the Book of Genesis, Asher was the eighth son of Zilpah and Jacob, who later became the founder of the Israelite Tribe of Asher, one of the Ten Lost Tribes. He was a devout man who upheld family values and was the one to initiate reconciliation among his brothers during disputes. Further, the Bible describes him as a man with high moral standards and inherent goodness. ‘Aser’ is its variant in Biblical Greek and Latin. Asher translates to happiness or blessing from the Hebrew word ‘osher.’
In the Bible, Asher’s land was fertile land with rich vegetation. Further, it had the approval of Prophet Moses. On the contrary, in German, the name Asher derives from the German word Äscher (Ashman), implying an ash maker. The term also has an Old English origin that comes from the surname ‘Æsċer,’ meaning a person who lived nearby an ash tree.
In fiction, Asher Levi is a character from the series ‘EastEnders: E20,’ played by Heshima Thompson. Portrayed as a charismatic character, he goes to any length to provide for his younger brother. Asher is a fictional character and a Master Vampire who serves as the love interest of Anita Blake and Jean-Claude in the urban fantasy novel by Laurell K. Hamilton titled ‘Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter.’ He is a good-looking man gifted with phenomenal powers.
Asher is another namesake for the fictional character from ‘Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts,’ an animated television series produced by DreamWorks Animation Television. Asher Friedman is a fictional recurring character from the American period drama ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,’ portrayed by Jason Alexander. ‘My Name Is Asher Lev’ is a novel by the American writer and rabbi Chaim Potok. The titular protagonist is a Jewish boy in New York City with artistic conflicts.
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Famous People With The Name Asher
- Alec Edward AsherAmerican baseball pitcher known for his stints with Philadelphia Phillies, Milwaukee Brewers, and Baltimore Orioles in the Major League Baseball
- Asher AngelAmerican actor known for his roles in movies like Jolene and Shazam!
- Arthur Asher Miller
- Ralph Asher AlpherAmerican cosmologist known for his pioneering works on the Big Bang model
- Asher KeddieAustralian actress known for her work in TV series like Five Mile Creek and Offspring
- Randall Asher WojciechowskiAmerican baseball pitcher who played for Cincinnati Reds, Baltimore Orioles, Houston Astros, and New York Yankees in the Major League Baseball (MLB)
Asher On The Popularity Chart
Asher was not a preferred name during the 1980s and the 1990s. However, since the 2000s, it has grown massively in the popularity chart. Take a look at the data below to see its performance over the years.
Popularity Over Time
The name was given to just 66 babies per million in 1980, before taking off in the 2000s with 8281 babies per million sharing the name as of 2021.
Source: Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
After dropping to a low of 20805 rank on the chart, it is currently on the 17569 spot as of 2021.
Source: Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Asher
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