God has made
Derived from the Hebrew name 'Asah'el, it translates to 'God has made' or 'made by God.' In the Old Testament, Asahel was a nephew of King David, known for being exceptionally fast on his feet.
Less common today
Asahel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,443 in 2021.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A swift-footed warrior and nephew of King David · The Bible
Influential American theologian and evangelist during the Second Great Awakening
U.S. Representative from Massachusetts and Harvard law professor
American publisher and politician who founded the Oregon Statesman
