"And Leah said, Happy am I, for the daughters will call me blessed: and she called his name Asher."
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Asher Meaning in the Bible
Asher
boy
Asher means "happy, blessed" in Hebrew. He is a genuine King James Bible figure — the eighth son of Jacob, named at his birth when Leah said, "Happy am I, for the daughters will call me blessed: and she called his name Asher" (Genesis 30:13).
Is Asher in the Bible?
Yes — Asher appears in the King James Bible, including Genesis 30:13.
Pronunciation:/ASH-er/
OriginHebrew
MeaningHappy; Blessed
What does Asher mean?
Asher is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Happy; Blessed". Asher means "happy" or "blessed" in Hebrew. When Leah's servant Zilpah bore this son, Leah declared, "Happy am I, for the daughters will call me blessed" (Genesis 30:13). Asher became one of the twelve tribes of Israel.
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What does Asher mean in the Bible?
Asher means "Happy; Blessed" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Asher means "happy" or "blessed" in Hebrew. When Leah's servant Zilpah bore this son, Leah declared, "Happy am I, for the daughters will call me blessed" (Genesis 30:13). Asher became one of the twelve tribes of Israel.
Jacob's blessing over Asher prophesied abundance: "Out of Asher his bread shall be fat, and he shall yield royal dainties" (Genesis 49:20). The tribe of Asher settled in the fertile coastal region of northwest Israel, an area known for its olive groves and agricultural richness.
In the New Testament, the prophetess Anna — who recognized the infant Jesus in the temple — was from the tribe of Asher. This connection links Asher's legacy of blessing to the arrival of the ultimate blessing: the Messiah.
Where does Asher appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Asher is connected to 2 key passages in the King James Bible, beginning with Genesis 30:13. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"Out of Asher his bread shall be fat, and he shall yield royal dainties."
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Which books of the Bible mention Asher?
Asher is mentioned across 5 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Asher?
Asher's name — 'happy' — speaks of the deep-rooted blessedness that comes from God. True happiness is not circumstantial but is rooted in God's provision and presence.
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Asher name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Asher appears in the King James Bible, including Genesis 30:13.
Asher means "Happy; Blessed." It is a Hebrew name. The King James Bible uses it in Genesis 30:13, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Hebrew. Asher comes into English from Hebrew and carries the sense "Happy; Blessed." It appears in the King James Bible, including Genesis 30:13.
Common questions about the name Asher
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Asher?
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