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GirlPronounced English /ə.ˈʃiɹ.ə/

Asherah

A name meaning "she who walks in the sea".

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Asherah is a girl name meaning "she who walks in the sea".

Pronunciation: English /ə.ˈʃiɹ.ə/.

GenderGirl
Meaningshe who walks in the sea
PronunciationEnglish /ə.ˈʃiɹ.ə/

Meaning and history

Perhaps derived from Semitic roots meaning "she who walks in the sea". This was the name of a Semitic mother goddess. She was worshipped by the Israelites before the advent of monotheism.

Notes and context

Usage: semitic mythology