Áslaug

Áslaug is a given name of Old Norse origin. The name is composed of two elements: "áss" meaning "god" or "Æsir" (the principal pantheon of Norse gods) and "laug" which is believed to mean "betrothed" or "woman". Therefore, Áslaug can be interpreted as "betrothed to a god" or "god woman". This name has historical roots and appears in Norse mythology and sagas.

One of the most prominent figures bearing this name is Áslaug, the daughter of the dragon-slayer Sigurd and the shieldmaiden Brynhild, as depicted in the Völsunga Saga. She is also known as Kráka in some versions of the legend. She is portrayed as a woman of great beauty, wisdom, and cunning. According to the saga, she was raised in poverty by a poor foster father and later became the wife of the legendary Viking Ragnar Lothbrok.

The name Áslaug has seen continued use throughout Scandinavian history and remains a recognized female given name in Iceland, Norway, and other Nordic countries. While less common than some other Scandinavian names, it carries a strong historical and mythological connection. Its etymology reflects the ancient Norse worldview and reverence for deities.