Asmund
Norwegian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Asmund
The given name 'Asmund' means "divine protection" or "godly hand," derived from the Old Norse elements *áss* (god) and *mundr* (protection).
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Etymology
The given name 'Asmund' means "divine protection" or "godly hand," derived from the Old Norse elements *áss* (god) and *mundr* (protection). It is primarily used in Scandinavian cultures, historically among Norse pagans, and appears in medieval sagas and runic inscriptions.
Asmund currently ranks #10,821 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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