Ansgar

Meaning & origin

The male first name Ansgar has a Germanic origin and means "God-spear" or "Spear of God". The name is composed of the elements "ans" for "God" and "gar" for "spear". In Germanic mythology, the spear was a symbol of strength and protection, which emphasizes the meaning of the name Ansgar. The name is mainly widespread in Scandinavia and Germany and is often associated with Saint Ansgar, the first Archbishop of Hamburg and Bremen.

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Famous people with the first name Ansgar

• Ansgar Knauff German-Ghanaian footballer
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