What origin is the name Ashdod?

Ashdod comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Ashdod a popular name?

Ashdod is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Ashdod?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Ashdod — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Ashdod

Q: Is Ashdod a rare name?

Yes. Ashdod does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Ashdod

Ashdod

Boy

hebrew

2 syllables

Ashdod is a hebrew boy's name meaning "A name of Hebrew origin that translates to diffusion, inclination, or theft. It is historically recognized as the name of one of the five ancient Philistine city-states.".

The meaning of Ashdod is "A name of Hebrew origin that translates to diffusion, inclination, or theft. It is historically recognized as the name of one of the five ancient Philistine city-states." — a boy name of hebrew origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A name of Hebrew origin that translates to diffusion, inclination, or theft. It is historically recognized as the name of one of the five ancient Philistine city-states.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Ashdod

Very rare in US records

What does Ashdod mean?

Ashdod is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "A name of Hebrew origin that translates to diffusion, inclination, or theft. It is historically recognized as the name of one of the five ancient Philistine city-states.".