Asher
Happy, blessed
ASH-er · Hebrew · Old Testament
Meaning
Happy, blessed
Also rendered as: Fortunate.
Connected to a Hebrew root associated with happiness and blessing.
The Story Behind the Name
Asher
Genesis 30:13 · Deuteronomy 33:24
Son of Jacob whose tribal blessing speaks of abundance and rich provision.
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Scripture
“How happy I am! ... So she named him Asher.”
Genesis 30:13
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