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Asher
/ ASH-er /
masculineMeaning
Happy; blessed
Origin
Hebrew
In the Book of Genesis, Asher was the eighth son of Jacob. The name is derived from the Hebrew word 'osher', meaning happiness or fortune. It was a popular name among Jewish families for centuries before becoming a global hit.
Personality Distribution
MBTI Profile
Approximate distribution among people named Asher.
NT AnalystsNF DiplomatsSJ SentinelsSP Explorers
ENFP
14.5%
INFP
13.2%
INFJ
10.8%
ISFP
9.6%
ENFJ
8.4%
ISFJ
7.2%
ESFP
6.8%
INTP
5.9%
ENTP
5.4%
ISTP
4.5%
INTJ
3.8%
ESFJ
3.1%
ISTJ
2.4%
ENTJ
1.9%
ESTP
1.5%
ESTJ
1%
Cultural Context
Cultural Notes
Asher is a 'feel-good' name. Its meaning of happiness makes it inherently positive, and its soft 'sh' sound gives it a gentle, modern sensibility.
Notable People
Famous Bearers
A
Asher Brown Durand
American painter of the Hudson River School (1796–1886)