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Asahel

♂ Boy

Pronounced AS-ə-hel /ˈæs.ə.hɛl/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Asahel, 'God has made; God has done' (asah, 'to make, to do', plus El, 'God')Medium

In 30 seconds: God has made: Asahel is Hebrew for 'God has made; the work of God'. Lyrical, biblical, and warm (said 'AS-ə-hel').
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew Asahel, 'God has made; God has done' (asah, 'to make, to do', plus El, 'God')
U.S. rank (2024)#5907 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 289

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119872024

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

Asahel comes from the Hebrew Asahel — 'God has made; God has done' (asah, 'to make, to do', plus El, 'God'). In the Old Testament, Asahel was a nephew of King David, famed for being 'as swift of foot as a wild gazelle'. A lyrical, biblical name (said 'AS-ə-hel'; nickname Asa).

In the U.S. it appears in devout families. Rare, God-has-made at the root, and biblical.

Did you know? Asahel means 'God has made; God has done' (Hebrew asah, 'to make, to do', plus El, 'God') — a swift-footed warrior, nephew of King David — a lyrical, biblical name (said 'AS-ə-hel').
Overall data confidence 68%
Behind the Name — Asahel — root etymology

Variations

AsaelAzahelAsa

Nicknames

Asa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Asahel mean?

Asahel is Hebrew for 'God has made; God has done; the work of God'.

How do you pronounce Asahel?

It's said AS-ə-hel /ˈæs.ə.hɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Asahel a boy or girl name?

Asahel is a boy's name.

How popular is Asahel?

Asahel is a rare name in the U.S.

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