Gender:
Boy
Origin:
Hebrew
Usage:
Biblical, Jewish
Meaning:
The meaning of the name Asher is "blessed" or "fortunate." In the bible, Jacob predicted that his eighth son, Asher, would have a life blessed with abundance. He grew up to become a leader of one of Israel's twelve tribes.
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