Asher

Meaning & origin

Asher is a unisex given name of Hebrew origin, evoking ideas of happiness and blessing. Common short forms include Ash and Ashy. The name appears as a middle name for figures such as actor Judd Nelson and playwright Arthur Miller. Australian actress Asher Keddie is known for her roles in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" and "Offspring." In literature, Asher Lev is the central character in novels by Chaim Potok, including "My Name Is Asher Lev" and "The Gift of Asher Lev." In the Hebrew Bible, Asher is identified as the second son of Jacob and Zilpah in the Book of Genesis, and gives his name to one of the twelve tribes of Israel.

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Famous people with the first name Asher

• Asher Jewish scholar
• Jane Asher Actor
• Dina Asher-Smith Athlete
• William Asher Person
• John Asher American astronomer and astrophysicist
• Asher Angel American actor and singer
• Peter Asher Actor
• Asher Yasbincek Person

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