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Asher

A-shuh

Asher (name) means the eighth son of Jacob, by his wife's handmaid Zilpah.

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The eighth son of Jacob, by his wife's handmaid Zilpah.

One of the Israelite tribes, descended from Asher.

"And out of the tribe of Asher, Mishal with her suburbs, Abdon with her suburbs," — The Holy Bible (1611)

A male given name from Hebrew.

A female given name from Hebrew.

A surname.

A town in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States.

noun

A member of the alt.suicide.holiday newsgroup, which deals with the topics of suicide and depression.

"I can't remember how this thread started to be honest, but if someone said that suicide won't affect others, I agree with you about that. In fact I think all ASHers would agree that a suicide is not an isolated event that won't make ripples in the life of others." — Marc (1998)

"Ashers offer such good arguments. Like: "You're dumb."" — John T. Kennedy (2001)

"Some ashers dislike and ridicule online forums like asd, that provide a more traditional forms ^([sic]) of support, as useless and requiring insincere displays of affection. This view is quite subjective. The support on asd suits those who read it, and not ashers." — slunky (2007)

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Etymology

From Hebrew אָשֵׁר ('ashér).

Origin: Hebrew

Synonyms

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Related words

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Rhymes for Asher

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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.

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