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Åsmund
OriginNorwegian, Norse
Meaning"God is the protector; divine protection"
About Åsmund
While Aasmund and Asmund are also used, it is Åsmund that is the most familiar spelling of this name in Norway. Derived from the Old Norse Ásmundr, it is a cognate to the Old English Osmund. Borne by the 11th-century Runemaster, Åsmund Kåresson, more recent bearers are footballer Aasmund Bjørkan, biologist Åsmund Asdal, and politician Åsmund Grøver Aukrust.
Pronounced AWS-moond .
Editor's take: The name åsmund is a boy's name of Norwegian origin meaning "God is the protector; divine protection".
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