Asher

אָשֵׁר

• Gender: Male
• Origin: Biblical English
• Meaning: happy, blessed

• Asher was the eighth son of Jacob, born to Leah, who declared "happy am I" at his arrival, giving us a name that literally means "happy" and "blessed." The tribe of Asher went on to settle in one of the most fertile regions of the land of Israel, an area famous for its abundant olive oil and prosperity. It is a name that has carried good fortune and joy through thousands of years of Jewish life.

  One of the most beloved Jewish names in America right now, Asher's appeal is obvious — it sounds warm, friendly, and optimistic while carrying real biblical substance. Chaim Potok's novel "My Name Is Asher Lev" gave it deep literary resonance for a generation of Jewish readers. A name that literally means happiness and has a great novel behind it is hard to argue with.

• Alternate Spellings: Ascher, Osher, Usher
• Potential Sibling Name:
  Gabriella
  ,
  Ava
  ,
  Levi
  ,
  Micah
• Theme: happiness