Asger is a predominantly Danish language masculine given name derived from the Old Norse elements ÃÂsir or ás, meaning "gods" and geirr, meaning "spear".
Individuals bearing the name Asger include:
- Asger Aaboe (1922âÂÂ2007), Danish historian of the exact sciences and mathematician
- Asger Christensen (born 1958), Danish politician
- Asger Lund Christiansen (1927âÂÂ1998), Danish cellist and composer
- Asger Hamerik, also Hammerich, (1843âÂÂ1923), Danish composer of classical music
- Asger Jorn (1914âÂÂ1973), Danish painter, sculptor, ceramic artist, and author
- Asger Ostenfeld (1866âÂÂ1931), Danish civil engineer
- Asger Sørensen (born 1996), Danish footballer
- Asger Svendsen, Danish professor music, performer of bassoon, woodwind and chamber music
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