Asger

Asger is a predominantly Danish language masculine given name derived from the Old Norse elements ''Æsir'' or ''ás'', meaning "gods" and ''geirr'', meaning "spear".

Individuals bearing the name Asger include: *Asger Aaboe (1922–2007), Danish historian of the exact sciences and mathematician *Asger Christensen (born 1958), Danish politician *Asger Lund Christiansen (1927–1998), Danish cellist and composer *Asger Hamerik, also Hammerich, (1843–1923), Danish composer of classical music *Asger Jorn (1914–1973), Danish painter, sculptor, ceramic artist, and author *Asger Ostenfeld (1866–1931), Danish civil engineer *Asger Sørensen (born 1996), Danish footballer *Asger Svendsen, Danish professor music, performer of bassoon, woodwind and chamber music Provided by Wikipedia