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.
About 32 boys were named Ashur in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A gladiator and former slave known for his cunning · Spartacus: Blood and Sand
The first king of the Middle Assyrian Empire
