Asher

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In the Old Testament, the second son of Jacob and Leah's handmaid, Zilpah. He became the leader of one of the 12 tribes of Israel. A common Jewish name. Drifting in and out of popularity. Currently at its peak.

Popularity: Ranked #139 in 2010; See More Popularity Rankings
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Male
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Variations: Ashley +; + Add a Variation
Alternative Spellings: Ashor +; Ashur +; + Add an Alternative
Nicknames: Ash +; + Add a Nickname
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andreaashby151 wrote:

If we find out we're having a boy we are naming him Asher! I love the name and my husband wasn't crazy about it at first but it has grown on him the more we talk about it!

1/20/2012 09:29:47 PM Report Abuse

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