Asger name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old Norse and Old High German
Usage: Scandinavian, Greenlandic, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian and Old DanishOld SwedishFinnish
Pronunciation: Aska
Meaning: Ase, Deity, God and Spear
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What does Asger mean?

Asger means Ase, Deity, God or Spear has its origin in Old High German and Old Norse which is used in Greenlandic, Danish, Old DanishOld SwedishFinnish, Swedish, Norwegian and Scandinavian is a boy name .

Asger is version of desirable and conifer Oscar. Also Oscar is variant spelling of Irish Gaelic os = 'deer';cara/caraid = 'friend, relative'. Oscar is English form of Osgar. Of Celtic and Old Norse origin, Customary Oscar, Oscar means "God Spear and Spear of Strength".

Asger is variant of Ansgar. Ansgar is version of well-liked Oskar. Also Ansgar is variant of long standing and well-known Oscar. Also Ansgar is spelling variant of AS;GEIR. Ansgar means Deity, God and Ase has origin in Old High German, Old Norse and Germanic.

Asger is Danish and Swedish cognate of Ásgæirr.

How do I pronounce Asger?

The most common pronunciation of two syllabled Asger is Aska. There are multiple ways to say the baby name, i.e., az-gur.

Variants of Asger

Ansgar, Oscar, Oskar, Ansgard, Osgar, Oscardaniel, Asker

How popular is the name Asger?

A common name in Denmark with over 1642 new-borns have been given the name since 2000. When at its peak in 2002, the moniker grabbed the 44th spot and 174 baby boys were given the name.

Additionally, the first name has been in the top 50 baby names 11 times Asger is a rare baby name in England and Wales however it is still in use. Asger is a common name in Pakistan while somewhat familiar name in India and Saudi Arabia.

At least, 5000 people globally have carried Asger as their given name according to our research.

Facts

Asger in Nordic countries

CountriesMen
First NameSecondary Name
Netherlands56
Sweden3223
Norway1928
Denmark57700

Numerological analysis of Asger

Sometimes, you make your own rules in order to prove that not everything is as it seems. You are often taken as crazy because of your fearlessness and courageous acts you take to achieve your aspirations. Balance and harmony are what's most important to you at the moment because you've had enough drama for one life. In love, you act childish and don't care much about the feelings of your partner because you start relationships without falling in love first. Once you fall in love, everything changes.

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Sibling Names for Asger

Are you looking for the perfect name for your little one? Look no further than Asger! To help you find a complementary name for your new bundle of joy, we've compiled a list of sibling names that are both unique and beautiful. Check out our top picks below!

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Famous people named Asger

  • Asger Hamerik, Danish composer of classical music
  • Asger Jorn, Danish painter, sculptor, ceramic artist
  • Asger Svendsen, performer and professor of bassoon and chamber music

Sources

  1. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  2. Danmarks Statistik, https://www.dst.dk/en/Statistik/emner/borgere/navne
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