Happy, blessed, or the god of Assyria
Ashur has dual roots; in Hebrew, it is a variant of Asher meaning 'happy' or 'blessed'. Historically, it is also the name of the head of the Assyrian pantheon and the ancient capital city of the Assyrian Empire, representing the personification of the state.
Less common today
Ashur isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,698 in 2024.
A gladiator and former slave known for his cunning · Spartacus: Blood and Sand
The first king of the Middle Assyrian Empire
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
