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 Asger Hamerik (Hammerich) (April 8, 1843 – July 13, 1923) was a Danish composer of the late romantic period. Life and career Born in Frederiksberg (near Copenhagen), he studied music with J.P.E. Hartmann and Niels Gade, being related to the f ...

, 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 Asger Svendsen is a Danish performer and professor of bassoon and chamber music. He was educated at the Royal Danish Academy of Music (RDAM) as a bassoonist and pianist. Apart from teaching at the RDAM, he is also professor at the Music Academ ...

, Danish professor music, performer of bassoon, woodwind and chamber music

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