jasen

Jasen is a name of Slavic origin that is used as a masculine given name and as a surname. It also appears as a place-name element in several Slavic-speaking regions. The form is found with varying transliterations in different languages and may appear without diacritics in international contexts.

In many Slavic languages, Jasen is thought to derive from a word referring to the ash tree, and numerous localities bearing the name are believed to reflect such vegetation in the area. As a toponym, Jasen can indicate a site where ash trees were prominent or where forestry was historically important.

As a given name, Jasen occurs in official records in some countries and may be chosen for its cultural or familial associations. As a surname, Jasen appears among individuals of diverse backgrounds and occupations, reflecting its broad regional roots.

The use of Jasen across languages and borders illustrates how a single form can function as both a personal name and a geographic name, linking people and places through shared linguistic heritage.