What is the origin of the name Asherah?

Asherah is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Asherah?

Asherah is currently ranked #7990 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Asherah?

Asherah is pronounced ah-SHEH-rah.

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GirlHebrew

Asherah

ah-SHEH-rah

Popularity

#7990

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

123

Peak Year

#13 in 2022

First Recorded

1995

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Mythological

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Asherah is a name derived from a Canaanite mother goddess, associated with fertility and motherhood.

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Ash Shera

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Numerology

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Nicknames

Ash Shera

Similar Names

Aaliyah Sarai Naomi Delilah

Personality Traits

nurturingstrongmysticalcreative

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