Åse

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Meaning
Åse is a Scandinavian name derived from the Old Norse name Ása, which means "god-like" or "belonging to the gods".
Pronunciation
In Scandinavian languages, the name is pronounced "OH-seh" or "AH-seh".
O-seh(Swedish)
Popularity
The popularity of Åse is relatively low, and it is not ranked among the top 1000 names in the United States or other countries. However, it is still commonly used in Scandinavia, especially in Norway and Sweden.

cartoon of the name Åse
Cartoon of Åse

Åse Name meanings & History

Åse is a Scandinavian name derived from the Old Norse name Ása, which means "god-like" or "belonging to the gods". Norwegian form of Åsa, as well as a Swedish and Danish variant. It was used by the Norwegian dramatist Henrik Ibsen in his play Peer Gynt (1867), where it belongs to the mother of the title character. Åse is primarily used in Scandinavia and among people of Scandinavian descent. It is a popular name in Norway, where it is often given in honor of the country's strong cultural heritage.

Zodiac Sign of Åse: Action Aries

Synonyms of Åse:

A: Action,Argumentative,Assertive,Angry,Ambitious,Aggressive

S: Success,Status,Solidity,Social Standing,Security,Sensuality,Sex

E: Exaggerate,Entertain,Environment,Enliven,Expressive,Enlighten

Åse is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name

Famous People

There are several notable people with the name Åse, including Norwegian actress Åse Kleveland, Swedish artist Åse Berg, and Finnish politician Åse's daughter.

Related Names to Åse

Ása, Astrid, Ingrid, Linnea, Signe, Sigrun, Solveig, Thora, Toril.

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