Ase

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How to Pronounce Ase

Pronounced OH-seh /ˈoʊ.sɛ/Medium

Meaning: From Old Norse asa/ase, 'a goddess; of the Aesir (the gods)'; also Yoruba ase, 'power; authority; the life-force that makes things happen'; used for both sexes; here for girls; we note the senseLow

In 30 seconds: A goddess; the divine power: Ase is Norse/Yoruba. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'OH-seh').

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Origin LowScandinavian, Yoruba

MeaningFrom Old Norse asa/ase, 'a goddess; of the Aesir (the gods)'; also Yoruba ase, 'power; authority; the life-force that makes things happen'; used for both sexes; here for girls; we note the sense

U.S. rank (2024)#7613 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 116

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ase comes from Old Norse asa/ase, 'a goddess; of the Aesir (the gods)'; it is also Yoruba ase, 'power; authority; the life-force that makes things happen' (we note the sense; routes layered). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'OH-seh').

In the U.S. it appears across Scandinavian and Yoruba families. Rare, a-goddess-and-divine-power at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Ase is variously 'a goddess; of the Aesir' in Old Norse — and ase, 'power; authority; the life-force', in Yoruba — a lyrical, devout name, used for both sexes (here for girls; we note the sense; said 'OH-seh').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Ase — goddess/divine-power sense noted; unisex

Variations

AaseAsaAshe

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ase mean?

Ase is Old Norse 'a goddess; of the Aesir' and Yoruba 'power; the life-force'; the routes are layered. We note the sense.

How do you pronounce Ase?

It's said OH-seh /ˈoʊ.sɛ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ase a boy or girl name?

Ase is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Ase?

Ase is a very rare name in the U.S.