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Ase
How to Pronounce Ase
Pronounced AW-sə /ˈɔ.sə/Medium
Meaning: From Old Norse ass/ase, 'a god; one of the Aesir (the Norse gods)'; also a Scandinavian name element; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Ase comes from Old Norse ass/ase, 'a god; one of the Aesir' — the principal gods of Norse myth, including Odin, Thor, and Frigg (the element appears in many Norse names, like Asbjorn, Astrid; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, mythic Scandinavian name (in Norway, Åse is more often a girls' name; here for boys; said 'AW-sə'; nickname Ase).
In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, a-god-of-the-Aesir at the root, and mythic.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Ase mean?
Ase is Old Norse for 'a god; one of the Aesir'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Ase?
It's said AW-sə /ˈɔ.sə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Ase a boy or girl name?
Ase is used for both sexes (in Norway more often girls'); this page covers its use as a boy's name.
How popular is Ase?
Ase is a very rare name in the U.S.