Assar

Assar is a masculine given name of Nordic origin that has appeared in Sweden and other Nordic countries. It has occasionally been used as a surname in some families. In historical records, the name was more common in the late 19th and early 20th centuries; today it is relatively uncommon in everyday use.

The etymology of Assar is not definitively established. It is commonly considered to be a Scandinavian given name derived from older elements in Norse naming traditions, and may be related to forms associated with gods or strength in medieval onomastics. Variants have included Asar, Asa, and similar forms in different languages.

Notable people with the name include Assar Segerstedt (1876–1945), a Swedish journalist and editor who played a prominent role in public discourse in the early 20th century and was an outspoken defender of free press and anti-Nazi positions.

The name is primarily of historical interest today, appearing in genealogical records and literary references rather than as a contemporary given name.