Ask

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Ask means "ash tree" in Old Norse mythology. According to the myths, Ask was the first man created by the gods, along with Embla, the first woman. Ask is also sometimes used as a short form of Asker, which means "soldier" in Norwegian.
Popularity
The name Ask is fairly uncommon outside of Norway and Sweden, but it has been steadily rising in popularity in those countries in recent years. As of 2021, it is the 39th most popular boy's name in Norway and the 92nd most popular boy's name in Sweden.

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Ask Name meanings & History

The name Ask means "ash tree" in Old Norse mythology. According to the myths, Ask was the first man created by the gods, along with Embla, the first woman. Ask is also sometimes used as a short form of Asker, which means "soldier" in Norwegian. Derived from Old Norse askr "ash tree". In Norse mythology Ask and his wife Embla were the first humans created by the gods. The name Ask is used for both boys and girls, though it is slightly more common as a boy's name. It can be used as a first name or a middle name.

Zodiac Sign of Ask: Action Aries

Synonyms of Ask:

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

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

K: Karate,Kundalini,Kind,Karma

Ask is:

  • a Formal name
  • a Refined name
  • a Strange name

Related Names to Ask

Asker, Askel, Ash, Asher, Ashley

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