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Asmund

♂ Boy

Pronounced AWS-muhnd /ˈɑːs.mʊnd/Medium

Meaning: Asmund (Asmundr) is an Old Norse name from 'ass' ('god') and 'mund' ('protection, hand') — 'divine protection' or 'protected by the gods.' A classic Scandinavian heritage name.Medium

In 30 seconds: Asmund is an Old Norse name meaning 'divine protection' (said 'AWS-muhnd'). A strong, Viking-era heritage pick.
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Origin MediumScandinavian, Norse
MeaningAsmund (Asmundr) is an Old Norse name from 'ass' ('god') and 'mund' ('protection, hand') — 'divine protection' or 'protected by the gods.' A classic Scandinavian heritage name.
U.S. rank (2025)#10821 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 12

History & Origin

Asmund (Asmundr) is Old Norse for 'divine protection,' from 'ass' ('god') + 'mund' ('protection'). A classic Scandinavian name of the saga era, it reads as strong and rooted (said 'AWS-muhnd').

In the U.S. it is rare and reads as a Nordic heritage pick. Rare, strong, and rooted.

Did you know? Asmund joins Old Norse 'ass' ('god') with 'mund' ('protection') — 'divine protection' — a name with real Viking-age heritage (said 'AWS-muhnd').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Asmund — Old Norse 'divine protection'; 'ass' + 'mund'

Variations

AsmundrOsmundAsmond

Nicknames

AsMundy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Asmund mean?

Asmund is Old Norse for 'divine protection,' from 'ass' ('god') and 'mund' ('protection').

How do you pronounce Asmund?

It's said AWS-muhnd /ˈɑːs.mʊnd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Asmund a boy or girl name?

Asmund is used here as a boy's name, as it is in Scandinavia.

How popular is Asmund?

Asmund is a rare heritage name in the U.S.

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