Ase

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Ase Pronunciation

Ase is 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

In 30 seconds: A god: Ase is from Old Norse 'a god; of the Aesir'. Crisp, mythic, and warm (said 'AW-sə').

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Origin LowNorse

MeaningFrom Old Norse ass/ase, 'a god; one of the Aesir (the Norse gods)'; also a Scandinavian name element; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#5908 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 110

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

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.

Did you know? Ase comes from Old Norse ass/ase, 'a god; one of the Aesir' (the great gods like Odin and Thor) — a crisp, mythic name element (also borne in Scandinavia; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AW-sə').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Ase — routes layered

Variations

ÅseAaseAsse

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Norse Mythology

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Ase?

Ase is pronounced AW-sə (/ˈɔ.sə/). Press play above to hear Ase said aloud.

How do you say Ase?

Ase is said AW-sə (/ˈɔ.sə/). Press play above to hear Ase said aloud.

What does the name Ase mean?

Ase is Old Norse for 'a god; one of the Aesir'; the routes are layered.

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.