Asger is a predominantly

Danish language Danish (; , ) is a North Germanic language spoken by about six million people, principally in and around Denmark. Communities of Danish speakers are also found in Greenland, the Faroe Islands, and the northern German region of Southern Schle ...

masculine given name derived from the

Old Norse Old Norse, Old Nordic, or Old Scandinavian, is a stage of development of North Germanic dialects before their final divergence into separate Nordic languages. Old Norse was spoken by inhabitants of Scandinavia and their overseas settlemen ...

elements ''

Æsir The Æsir (Old Norse: ) are the gods of the principal pantheon in Norse religion. They include Odin, Frigg, Höðr, Thor, and Baldr. The second Norse pantheon is the Vanir. In Norse mythology, the two pantheons wage war against each other, ...

'' or ''ás'', meaning "gods" and ''geirr'', meaning "spear". Individuals bearing the name Asger include: *

Asger Aaboe Asger Hartvig Aaboe (26 April 1922 – 19 January 2007) was a historian of the exact sciences and of mathematics who is known for his contributions to the history of ancient Babylonian astronomy. In his studies of Babylonian astronomy, he went b ...

(1922–2007), Danish historian of the exact sciences and mathematician *

Asger Christensen Asger Christensen (born 8 January 1958) is a Danish politician who was elected as a Member of the European Parliament in 2019. Early career Christensen has owned a farm since 1982 and he is a farmer. He is from Tarm. Political career In parli ...

(born 1958), Danish politician *

Asger Lund Christiansen Asger Lund Christiansen (1927–1998) was a Danish cellist and composer. He trained at the Royal Danish Academy of Music, graduating in 1946. Alongside Bløndal Erling Bengtsson, he was his generation's most recognized Danish cellist. In 195 ...

(1927–1998), Danish cellist and composer * Asger Hamerik, also Hammerich, (1843–1923), Danish composer of classical music *

Asger Jorn Asger Oluf Jorn (3 March 1914 – 1 May 1973) was a Danish painter, sculptor, ceramic artist, and author. He was a founding member of the avant-garde movement COBRA and the Situationist International. He was born in Vejrum, in the northwest c ...

(1914–1973), Danish painter, sculptor, ceramic artist, and author *

Asger Ostenfeld Asger Skovgaard Ostenfeld (13 October 1866 – 23 September 1931) was a Danish civil engineer who specialized in the theory of steel and reinforced concrete structures. He is now considered to be the founding father of the theory of structures ...

(1866–1931), Danish civil engineer *

Asger Sørensen Asger Sørensen (born 5 June 1996) is a Danish professional Association football, footballer who currently plays for Czech First League club AC Sparta Prague, Sparta Prague. His former clubs include FC Liefering, FC Red Bull Salzburg, Red Bull Sa ...

(born 1996), Danish footballer * Asger Svendsen, Danish professor music, performer of bassoon, woodwind and chamber music

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