Scandinavian name
Åse
Divine woman; from Old Norse áss/ás (god), the Norse deities called Æsir.
- Typical use
- female
- Syllables
- 2
- Regions
- Norway, Sweden
- International spelling
- low
Spellings & variants
Åse · Ase · Aase
About this name
Åse is a Scandinavian girl name with ties to Norway, Sweden. It is often discovered by parents searching for Nordic baby names, Scandinavian name ideas, Old Norse-inspired names, or Viking-era names with a modern feel.
Divine woman; from Old Norse áss/ás (god), the Norse deities called Æsir.
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Themes
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