Asaf

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Pronounced ah-SAHF /ɑˈsɑf/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Asaf, 'gatherer, collector' — a Levite musician and psalmistHigh

In 30 seconds: A gatherer and singer: Asaf is Hebrew for 'gatherer' — a renowned Levite musician credited with psalms. Melodic, biblical, and warm.

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Origin HighHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew Asaf, 'gatherer, collector' — a Levite musician and psalmist

U.S. rank (2025)#5225 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 408

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Asaf comes from Hebrew Asaf, 'gatherer, collector' — a celebrated Levite musician and psalmist in the Bible. A warm, melodic name, it's a favorite in modern Israel.

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, gatherer at the root, and musical.

Did you know? Asaf was a chief musician under King David, credited with writing twelve psalms — his name means 'gatherer, collector'; it's a popular modern Israeli name.

Overall data confidence 82%

Behind the Name — Asaph — root etymology

Variations

AsaphAssaf

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Famous Bearers

★Asaf Avidan (1980-)
Israeli singer-songwriter known for his distinctive voice and the hit One Day / Reckoning Song
★Asaf Hanuka (1974-)
Israeli graphic novelist and illustrator known for the comic series The Realist

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Asaf mean?

Asaf is Hebrew for 'gatherer, collector' — a Levite musician and psalmist.

How do you pronounce Asaf?

It's said ah-SAHF /ɑˈsɑf/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Asaf a boy or girl name?

Asaf is a boy's name.

How popular is Asaf?

Asaf is a rare name in the U.S.