| Meaning | happy, blessed |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Asher |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Ash-er |
About Asher
Traditionally associated with boys, this name has begun crossing gender boundaries with increasing frequency, offering a bold choice for parents willing to challenge conventional categorization. The strong consonant sounds create a sense of groundedness and resilience, qualities many hope to cultivate in their daughters. It carries an earthy, natural quality that appeals to those drawn to names suggesting connection to the outdoors or simpler ways of living. The single-syllable variants and nickname possibilities provide adaptability, though the name itself is brief enough to rarely require shortening. Its biblical roots give it historical depth without requiring religious affiliation to appreciate its sonic qualities. For a girl, it signals independence and strength, suggesting someone who won't be confined by others' expectations or limited by traditional gender roles. The name's growing popularity in gender-neutral contexts reflects broader cultural shifts toward more fluid identity expressions, making it particularly relevant for progressive families.
Variations of Name Asher
| Ashera |
| Ashara |
| Asheri |
| Ashery |
Nicknames for Asher
| Ash |
| Ashie |
| She |
| Ashi |
Famous People Named Asher
| Asher Angel | American actor and singer |
| Asher Keddie | Australian actress |
| Asher Roth | American rapper |
| Asher Book | American singer, dancer, and actor |
| Asher Blinkoff | American child actor |
| Asher Wojciechowski | American baseball player |
| Asher Lev | Israeli painter and writer |
| Asher Noria | Indian fashion designer |
| Asher Treleaven | Australian comedian and writer |
| Asher Benrubi | American actor |
| Asher D | British rapper and actor |
| Asher Vollmer | American video game designer |
| Asher Tzarfati | Israeli actor |
| Asher Oyelowo | British actor and producer |
| Asher Peres | Israeli physicist and author |
| Asher Brauner | American actor and screenwriter |
| Asher Monroe | American singer and actor |
| Asher Pacey | Australian surfer |
| Asher Mizrahi | Moroccan-Israeli businessman |
Characters Named Asher
| Asher Hart | Character in the novel "The Heartbreakers" by Ali Novak |
| Asher Mayfair | Character in the novel "The Pawn" by Skye Warren |
| Asher Devine | Character in the novel "How to Disappear" by Ann Redisch Stampler |
| Asher Sterling | Character in the TV series "The Royals" |
| Asher Talos | Character in the video game "Mass Effect" |
| Asher Forrester | Character in the video game "Game of Thrones - A Telltale Games Series" |
| Asher Mir | Character in the video game "Destiny 2" |
| Asher Pike | Character in the book "Hawkeye - Avenging Archer" by Jim McCann |
| Asher Tintin | Character in the TV series "Castle" |
| Asher Grayson | Character in the book "Stealing Parker" by Miranda Kenneally |
| Asher Shostak | Character in the book "Unearthed" by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner |
| Asher Lily | Character in the book "The Island" by S. Usher Evans |
| Asher Woods | Character in the book "My Junior Year of Loathing" by Jennifer DiGiovanni |
| Asher Vance | Character in the book "Faking It" by K. Bromberg |
| Asher Sage | Character in the book "Amour Amour" by Krista and Becca Ritchie |
| Asher Elliot | Character in the book "The Coppersmith Farmhouse" by Devney Perry |
| Asher MacGregor | Character in the book "Letting Go" by Maya Banks |
| Asher March | Character in the book "Reapers Legacy" by Joanna Wylde |
| Asher Benson | Character in the book "Ash" by Jason Brant |
| Asher Lockhart | Character in the book "Ruckus" by L.J. Shen |