Ansgar

God's spear

boyGerman

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Ansgar meaning & origin

Ansgar is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "God's spear". Listed origin: German.

Pronunciation

AHN-sgahr

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Ansgar. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

Nicknames

AnnyGar

Middle Name Ideas

  • Ansgar Matthias
  • Ansgar Klaus
  • Ansgar Martin

Famous Namesakes

  • Ansgar of Bremen (Saint)

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ansgar

What does the name Ansgar mean?

Ansgar is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "God's spear". Listed origin: German.

How do you pronounce Ansgar?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is AHN-sgahr. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Ansgar?

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Ansgar. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

What nickname ideas could work for Ansgar?

Ideas to try include Anny, Gar. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Ansgar?

Try Ansgar Matthias, Ansgar Klaus, Ansgar Martin aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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