She who walks in the sea; happy or blessed
Asherah is the name of an ancient Semitic mother goddess, often associated with fertility and the sea. In some historical contexts, she was considered the consort of El or Yahweh. The name shares etymological roots with the Hebrew word for 'happy' or 'blessed'.
Less common today
Asherah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,198 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A powerful ancient deity and character · Supernatural
A character in the fantasy series · The Chronicles of Elantra
