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, Danish historian of the exact sciences and mathematician
Asger Christensen, Danish politician
Asger Lund Christiansen, Danish cellist and composer
Asger Hamerik, also Hammerich,, Danish composer of classical music
Asger Jorn, Danish painter, sculptor, ceramic artist, and author
Asger Ostenfeld, Danish civil engineer
Asger Sørensen, Danish footballer
Asger Svendsen, Danish professor music, performer of bassoon, woodwind and chamber music