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This board states that the name is a Goddess name. Someone is now stating that the name is a feminine form of Asher. I'd like to know if this is correct, and the etymology behind that reasoning.
Siri
Siri
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Of course ASHERA can be a feminine form of ASHER. But I don't think it would ever be used by Jews (or Christians?) because of the name name of the pagan goddess.
The two names could well be etymologically related, as "asher / ashre" means "blessed" in Hebrew and ASHERA probably was a goddess of fertility. Both may have something to do with Assur (Assyria), but the whole matter seems to be debated, so don't quote me on this.
Andy ;—)
The two names could well be etymologically related, as "asher / ashre" means "blessed" in Hebrew and ASHERA probably was a goddess of fertility. Both may have something to do with Assur (Assyria), but the whole matter seems to be debated, so don't quote me on this.
Andy ;—)
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