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Aslaug

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Pronounced AHS-lowg /ˈɑs.laʊɡ/Medium

Meaning: From the Old Norse Aslaug, 'god-dedicated woman; betrothed to god' (ass, 'a god', + laug, 'a betrothed/dedicated woman'); a queen and shield-maiden of Norse legend, daughter of Sigurd and Brynhild; routes layered; we note the mythLow

In 30 seconds: God-dedicated woman: Aslaug is a Norse saga-heroine. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'AHS-lowg'). We note the myth.
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Origin LowNorse
MeaningFrom the Old Norse Aslaug, 'god-dedicated woman; betrothed to god' (ass, 'a god', + laug, 'a betrothed/dedicated woman'); a queen and shield-maiden of Norse legend, daughter of Sigurd and Brynhild; routes layered; we note the myth

History & Origin

Aslaug comes from the Old Norse Aslaug, 'god-dedicated woman; betrothed to god' (ass, 'a god', + laug, 'a betrothed/dedicated woman'); a queen and shield-maiden of Norse legend (routes layered, which we note the myth). A lyrical, classic name (said 'AHS-lowg').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name (also in the Vikings TV series). Rare, god-dedicated at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Aslaug is 'god-dedicated woman; betrothed to god' in Old Norse (ass + laug) — a queen and shield-maiden of Norse legend, daughter of Sigurd and Brynhild — a lyrical, storied name (the routes are layered, which we note the myth; said 'AHS-lowg').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Aslaug — Norse mythology; saga; routes layered

Variations

AslögAslaugr

Nicknames

Asa

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If you like Aslaug…

Sigurd— her father
Ragnar— her husband in legend
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Arna— another Norse name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aslaug mean?

Aslaug is Old Norse for 'god-dedicated woman; betrothed to god' (ass + laug); a queen of Norse legend. The routes are layered. We note the myth.

How do you pronounce Aslaug?

It's said AHS-lowg /ˈɑs.laʊɡ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aslaug a boy or girl name?

Aslaug is a girl's name.

How popular is Aslaug?

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

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