Find out how popular the first name Aasher has been for the last 1 years (from 2019 to 2019) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Aasher by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Aasher is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2019, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Aasher.

The history of the first name Aasher

The name Aasher is believed to have its origins in the Hebrew language, derived from the biblical name Asher, which means "happy" or "blessed." It is one of the twelve tribes of Israel mentioned in the Old Testament.

In the Book of Genesis, Asher was the eighth son of Jacob and Leah's maidservant, Zilpah. The tribe of Asher was known for its fertile lands and prosperous agricultural practices in ancient Canaan. The name Aasher is considered a variant spelling of this biblical name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aasher can be found in the ancient Hebrew texts, particularly in the Book of Numbers, where it is mentioned as one of the tribes that received an allotment of land in Canaan.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Aasher. One such figure was Aasher ben Yehiel (c. 1250-1327), a prominent Jewish scholar and commentator from Toledo, Spain, known for his influential works on biblical exegesis and rabbinic literature.

Another notable figure was Aasher Zvi Hirsch Ginsberg (1856-1927), a Lithuanian-born Hebrew grammarian, and lexicographer who made significant contributions to the study of Biblical Hebrew and authored the influential "Millon" dictionary.

In the realm of literature, Aasher Lev is the protagonist of Chaim Potok's novel "My Name is Asher Lev," published in 1972. The novel explores the conflicts between tradition and modernity faced by a young Jewish artist in mid-20th century Brooklyn.

Aasher Ata (1905-1986) was an Israeli politician and member of the Knesset (Israeli parliament) who served as the Minister of Labor and Social Affairs in the 1960s.

Aasher Kaufman (1885-1971) was a renowned American painter and printmaker known for his landscapes and cityscapes, particularly those depicting scenes from his native Philadelphia and surrounding areas.

These examples demonstrate the historical and cultural significance of the name Aasher, which has been borne by individuals from various fields, including religious scholars, linguists, authors, politicians, and artists.

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