Asger Explained

Asger
Gender:	Male
Meaning:	"Gods" (Æsir, or ás) + "spear" (geirr)
Region:	Denmark
Origin:	Old Norse
Related Names:	Ansgar, Ansgar, Ansgeir, Ásgeir

Asger is a predominantly Danish language masculine given name derived from the Old Norse elements Æsir or ás, meaning "gods" and geirr, meaning "spear".^{[1] [2]}

Individuals bearing the name Asger include:

• Asger Aaboe (1922–2007), Danish historian of the exact sciences and mathematician
• Asger Christensen (born 1958), Danish politician
• Asger Lund Christiansen (1927–1998), Danish cellist and composer
• Asger Hamerik, also Hammerich, (1843–1923), Danish composer of classical music
• Asger Jorn (1914–1973), Danish painter, sculptor, ceramic artist, and author
• Asger Ostenfeld (1866–1931), Danish civil engineer
• Asger Sørensen (born 1996), Danish footballer
• Asger Svendsen, Danish professor music, performer of bassoon, woodwind and chamber music

Notes and References

1. Web site: Names in Denmark: Department of Nordic Research. University of Copenhagen. 2015. 13 November 2020.
2. Web site: Asger. Behind the Name. 19 December 2011. 13 November 2020.