is a male
given name
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a ...
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Basque
Basque may refer to:
* Basques, an ethnic group of Spain and France
* Basque language, their language
Places
* Basque Country (greater region), the homeland of the Basque people with parts in both Spain and France
* Basque Country (autonomous co ...
origin, meaning 'the beginning' ( in Standard Basque).
It was created for a character in Fernando Navarro Villoslada's 1877 novel .
Notable people with the name include:
Given name
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Asier Antona Gómez (born 1976), Spanish politician
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Asier Arranz (born 1987), Spanish footballer commonly known as Asier
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Asier Barahona (born 1992), Spanish footballer
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Asier Benito
Asier Benito Sasiain (born 11 February 1995) is a Spanish professional footballer as a forward for Real Unión.
Career
Benito was born in Amurrio, Álava, Basque Country. He finished his formation with CD Aurrerá de Vitoria, and made hi ...
(born 1995), Spanish footballer
* (born 1972), Venezuelan musician
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Asier Córdoba (born 2000), Spanish footballer
* (born 1972), Spanish ultra-marathon runner
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Asier del Horno
Asier del Horno Cosgaya (born 19 January 1981) is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a left back.
After solid displays with Athletic Bilbao, for which he appeared in 126 official games in five years scoring 17 goals, he moved to Chelse ...
(born 1981), Spanish footballer
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Asier Etxaburu (born 1994), Spanish footballer
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Asier Etxeandia (born 1975), Spanish actor
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Asier Fernández (born 1972), Spanish windsurfer
* (born 1966), Spanish footballer commonly known as Asier
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Asier García (born 1981), Spanish wheelchair basketball player
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Asier Garitano
Asier Garitano Aguirrezábal (born 6 December 1969) is a Spanish football manager and former player who played as a forward.
During a 14-year senior career, he appeared in 134 matches in Segunda División over five seasons, totalling 23 goals f ...
(born 1969), Spanish footballer and coach
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Asier Goiria
Asier Goiria Etxebarria (born 19 September 1980 in Amorebieta-Etxano, Basque Country) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a striker.
In 2018, Goria was acting as sporting director for hometown club SD Amorebieta
Sociedad ...
, (born 1980), Spanish footballer
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Asier Gomes (born 1998), Spanish footballer
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Asier Guenetxea (born 1970), Spanish cyclist
* (born 1970), Spanish actor
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Asier Illarramendi
Asier Illarramendi "Illarra" Andonegi (; born 8 March 1990) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for and captains Real Sociedad as a defensive midfielder.
He developed at Real Sociedad, appearing in 56 competitive matches with the fi ...
(born 1990), Spanish footballer commonly known as Illarra
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Asier Maeztu (born 1977), Spanish cyclist
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Asier Martínez
Asier Martínez Echarte (born 22 April 2000) is a Spanish athlete who specializes in the 110m hurdles.
In 2021 he became the Spanish indoor champion and finished fourth in the 60 metres hurdles at the 2021 European Athletics Indoor Championshi ...
(born 2000), Spanish hurdler
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Asier Olaizola (born 1975), Spanish pelota player
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Asier Ormazábal (born 1982), Spanish footballer
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Asier Peña Iturria (born 1977), Spanish speed skater
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Asier Polo (born 1971), Spanish cellist
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Asier Riesgo
Asier Riesgo Unamuno (born 6 October 1983) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for CD Leganés as a goalkeeper.
Club career
Born in Deba, Gipuzkoa, and a product of Real Sociedad's youth academy, Riesgo made his professional debut ...
(born 1983), Spanish footballer
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Asier Roldán (born 1980), Puerto Rican Banana Plantation Owner
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Asier Salcedo (born 1980), Spanish footballer
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Asier Santana (born 1979), Spanish football manager
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Asier Villalibre (born 1997), Spanish footballer
* (born 1988), Spanish basketball player
See also
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Amaya (Spanish-language name)
References
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Basque masculine given names
1870s neologisms