Asgeir
Norwegian · Boy
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About the name Asgeir
Asgeir is a Norse name composed of the elements "áss" (god) and "geirr" (spear), meaning "god's spear" or "spear of the gods." The name is primarily used in Scandinavian cultures, particularly Iceland and Norway, with historical roots in Viking and Norse pagan tradition.
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Etymology
Asgeir is a Norse name composed of the elements "áss" (god) and "geirr" (spear), meaning "god's spear" or "spear of the gods." The name is primarily used in Scandinavian cultures, particularly Iceland and Norway, with historical roots in Viking and Norse pagan tradition.
Asgeir currently ranks #484 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1969.
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