What origin is the name Ashkenaz?

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

Is Ashkenaz a popular name?

Ashkenaz 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 Ashkenaz?

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

Ashkenaz

Q: Is Ashkenaz a rare name?

Yes. Ashkenaz 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 Ashkenaz

Ashkenaz

Boy

hebrew

3 syllables

Ashkenaz is a hebrew boy's name meaning "This Hebrew name is traditionally associated with a fire that spreads, also appearing as a geographical term in historical texts.".

The meaning of Ashkenaz is "This Hebrew name is traditionally associated with a fire that spreads, also appearing as a geographical term in historical texts." — a boy name of hebrew origin. At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This Hebrew name is traditionally associated with a fire that spreads, also appearing as a geographical term in historical texts.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Ashkenaz

Very rare in US records

What does Ashkenaz mean?

Ashkenaz is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "This Hebrew name is traditionally associated with a fire that spreads, also appearing as a geographical term in historical texts.".

Is Ashkenaz a rare name?

Yes. Ashkenaz does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Ashkenaz

Isabella Abigail Elizabeth Hannah Sarah Leah

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Names with a similar meaning to Ashkenaz

Ashkenaz means "This Hebrew name is traditionally associated with a fire that spreads, also appearing as a geographical term in historical texts." — these names share that spirit.