Aslaug
Alyssa Sutherland as Aslaug in "Vikings" Origin: Norse Gender: Female Meaning: "Betrothed woman of God" or "God's bath: Pronunciation: AZ-lock, OWS-log, OWSH-lov Other forms: Asløg, Áslaug, Aslög Last night was the season two premiere of the hit TV show "Vikings". I thought, in honor of the occasion, I would highlight the name of one of the most interesting, and hated, characters of the show, Aslaug. The name comes from the Norse áss meaning "God", and laug which possibly means "betrothed woman". Another possible meaning for laug is "bath". In the "Saga of Ragnar Lodbrok", it is said that Aslaug is the daughter of a shieldmaiden called Brynhildr, and Sigurd. When they die, Aslaug is raised by Brynhildr's foster father, Heimer. Heimer has a harp made large enough that he can carry young Aslaug in it, and he travels around as a harp player. While travelling Heimer stays in the home of a man ...