Asher
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for Asher, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Name — The eighth son of Jacob, by his wife's handmaid Zilpah.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Hebrew אָשֵׁר ('ashér).
Full origin of Asher →Frequently asked questions
What does “Asher” mean?
The word “Asher” means the eighth son of Jacob, by his wife's handmaid Zilpah.
How do you pronounce “Asher”?
“Asher” is pronounced A-shuh (/ˈæ.ʃɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Asher” in a sentence?
Here is “Asher” used in a sentence: “And out of the tribe of Asher, Mishal with her suburbs, Abdon with her suburbs,.”
What part of speech is “Asher”?
Depending on how it is used, “Asher” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Asher” come from?
The word “Asher” comes from Hebrew. From Hebrew אָשֵׁר ('ashér).
Is “Asher” a common word?
“Asher” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Asher” have?
“Asher” has 7 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the eighth son of Jacob, by his wife's handmaid Zilpah.