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Asher

Asher is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "happy," "blessed," or "fortunate." In Hebrew, the name is written as אָשֵׁר (Ashér). The name appears in the Hebrew Bible as the name of one of the twelve sons of Jacob and Leah, making Asher the founder of the Israelite Tribe of Asher. In Arabic, the name is transliterated as آشير (Āshīr). The name has been widely adopted in various cultures and languages, including English, French (Asher), Spanish (Asher), and German (Asher or Ascher). The name has maintained its popularity due to its biblical significance and positive connotations.