Ascanius

The name Ascanius represents the Latin variant of Ascan, which in turn is a variation of the Old High German name Askwin. Its meaning can be interpreted as 'the friend of the ash spear' or simplified as 'the friend of the rowan tree.'

What does the name Ascanius mean?

Ascanius is the Latin form of the name Ascan, which is a variant of the Old High German Askwin. The name is interpreted as 'the friend of the ash spear' or more simply as 'the friend of the rowan tree.' The origin of the two-part name can be found in Old High German, derived from the elements ask, meaning 'the ash,' 'the spear (made of ash wood),' or 'the ash spear' (also 'ebony spear'), and wini, meaning 'the friend.' In mythology, Ascanius is a legendary king of Alba Longa and the son of the Trojan hero Aeneas. He has divine roots, as he is the offspring of Aeneas, the son of the goddess Venus and the hero Anchises, who was related to King Priam. In an alternative version of the legend, Ascanius is depicted as the father of Aeneas, guiding him through the underworld after the fall of Troy. The Ancient Greek form of the name is Askánios (Ασκάνιος). Ascânio is the Portuguese variant, while there are also various other spellings such as Aswin, Asvin, Aschwin, Askan, Ascanio, Askani, and Askanios. Female variants include Aswine, Aswina, and Askanja.

Where does the name Ascanius come from?

Ascanius is a male first name that has its origin in Old High German and Ancient Greek and carries the meaning 'the friend of the ash spear.'

How do you pronounce Ascanius?

The sound structure and pronunciation of the name Ascanius is four syllables and melodic. It is pronounced as 'As-ca-ni-us' [asˈkaːni̯ʊs], with the emphasis on the second syllable. The ending -ius gives the name a flowing and elegant sound, making Ascanius perceived as dignified and sonorous - traditional, stylish, and present.

When is the name day of Ascanius?

The name day of Ascanius is celebrated on June 5.

Popularity

In Germany, Ascanius is considered a rare first name. In 2015, it ranked 3,972nd among the most common male names for newborns. Over the past ten years, it has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, which earned it the 8,008th place in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,767th. The global popularity and distribution of Ascanius is reflected in its rankings in the name charts of various countries.