Aslaug (given name)

Norwegian feminine given name
Aslaug
Genderunisex
Language(s)Old Norse
Origin
Word/nameScandinavia
Meaning"god", "betrothed woman"
Other names
See alsoAsløg, Aslőg, Åslög

Aslaug is a Norwegian given name, derived from Old Norse prefix áss-, meaning "god", and suffix -laug, possible meaning "betrothed woman". The Swedish cognate is Aslög; the Danish cognate is Asløg. Aslaug is uncommon as a surname. People with the name Aslaug include:

  • Aslaug, a queen of Scandinavian mythology
  • Aslaug Dahl (born 1949), Norwegian, Olympic cross-country skier
  • Åslaug Grinde (1931–2019), Norwegian politician
  • Åslaug Haga (born 1959), Norwegian politician
  • Åslaug Linge Sunde (1917–2006), Norwegian politician
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