Jasher Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Jasher

"An unknown book mentioned twice in the Hebrew Bible."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 2023 👥 219 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
An unknown book mentioned twice in the Hebrew Bible.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
219
Life Path
Number 7

📖 What Does Jasher Mean?

Sefer haYashar means "Book of the Upright One", but Jashar is generally left untranslated into English and so Sefer haYashar is often rendered as Book of Jasher.

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Sefer haYashar means "Book of the Upright One", but Jashar is generally left untranslated into English and so Sefer haYashar is often rendered as Book of Jasher.

Root Element
Jasher
Core Meaning
"An unknown book mentioned twice in the Hebrew Bible."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Jasher

J 1
A 1
S 1
H 8
E 5
R 9
SUM 7
7
Life Path
Wisdom & Introspection
6
Soul Urge
Nurturing & Responsibility
1
Personality
Independence & Leadership

Life Path 7 — Wisdom & Introspection: Analytical, spiritual, and truth-seeking.

📊 Jasher in Numbers

219 US bearers
2023 Peak year
Predominantly Male Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Jasher" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "An unknown book mentioned twice in the Hebrew Bible.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~219 people named Jasher in the US. Peaked in 2023 with 24 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Jasher?

The Life Path number for Jasher is 7, associated with Wisdom & Introspection. Soul Urge: 6. Personality: 1.

Is Jasher a boy or girl name?

Jasher is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.

How many people are named Jasher in the US?

Approximately 219 people in the United States are named Jasher. The name peaked in 2023 with 24 recorded uses.

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