Meaning: Norwegian form of Asbjørn
The story
Espen is a Norwegian form in the Asbjørn family. It carries an older Norse naming connection while shortening the sound into an approachable two-syllable form.
Spellings & variants
- Asbjørn
- Esben
- Asbjörn
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Espen comes from Norwegian and Old Norse.
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