What origin is the name Ashur?

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

Is Ashur a popular name?

Ashur 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 Ashur?

Names from the same african tradition pair naturally with Ashur — for example Amara, Zuri, Imani. You can browse more on our african names page.

Ashur

Q: Is Ashur a rare name?

Yes. Ashur 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 Ashur

Ashur

Boy

african

2 syllables

Ashur is an african boy's name meaning "An African name meaning born during the month. In some contexts, it also carries the meaning of being warlike.".

The meaning of Ashur is "An African name meaning born during the month. In some contexts, it also carries the meaning of being warlike." — a boy name of african origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: african
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An African name meaning born during the month. In some contexts, it also carries the meaning of being warlike.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Ashur

Very rare in US records

What does Ashur mean?

Ashur is a boy name of african origin meaning "An African name meaning born during the month. In some contexts, it also carries the meaning of being warlike.".