"Asherah" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /əˈʃiːɹə/, /ˈæʃəɹə/
Etymology: From Hebrew אֲשֵׁרָה ('asherá). Etymology templates: {{der|en|he|אֲשֵׁרָה|tr='asherá}} Hebrew אֲשֵׁרָה ('asherá) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Asherah
  1. (religion) A mother goddess in ancient Semitic religion, consort of the supreme god El. Wikipedia link: Asherah Categories (topical): Religion
    Sense id: en-Asherah-en-name-h3LRxva5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: lifestyle, religion

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