Genesis 30:12Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

Observe that Leah embraced the children born from a servant woman, declaring herself blessed and deserving of respect due to their lineage.

The term 'wealth,' represented by the Greek word πλοῦτος, has been erroneously ascribed, as the true meaning of Asher's name is illuminated by the Scriptures, which state, ‘I am happy, and women count me happy.’ Due to the perception of happiness attributed to her, she named her son ‘happy.’ Therefore, aser (אָשְׁרִ֕) signifies ‘happy’ in this context. Nevertheless, in other contexts, due to its dual meaning, it can also denote wealth.