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Asaph

♂ Boy

Pronounced AY-saf /ˈeɪ.sæf/High

Meaning: From Hebrew Asaf, 'gatherer, collector'; a Levite musician and psalmist in the BibleMedium

In 30 seconds: A gatherer of song: Asaph was King David's chief musician, who composed psalms still sung today. A deep-cut biblical name — 'gatherer' — melodic, scholarly, and freshly rediscovered.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew Asaf, 'gatherer, collector'; a Levite musician and psalmist in the Bible
U.S. rank (2024)#3687 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births30 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 401

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219882024

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

History & Origin

Asaph comes from Hebrew Asaf, 'gatherer, collector'. In the Bible he is a Levite, the chief musician appointed by King David, credited with composing twelve psalms. A learned, melodic name surfacing now among biblical-name lovers; astronomer Asaph Hall (who discovered Mars's moons) is a noted bearer.

In the U.S. it is rare, antique, and scholarly. Gatherer at the root, musical, and freshly chosen.

Did you know? Twelve of the Bible's psalms are attributed to Asaph, David's worship leader — so the name belongs to one of Scripture's earliest named songwriters.
Overall data confidence 80%
Behind the Name — Asaph — etymology

Variations

AsafAsaaf

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Asaph mean?

Asaph is Hebrew for 'gatherer, collector', a biblical Levite musician and psalmist.

How do you pronounce Asaph?

It's said AY-saf /ˈeɪ.sæf/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Asaph a boy or girl name?

Asaph is a boy's name.

How popular is Asaph?

Asaph is a rare name in the U.S.