Lasse
Meaning of Lasse
Lasse is a charming name with Nordic origins, predominantly used for boys. It has a strong presence in Denmark, Finland, and Norway. The name Lasse carries a sense of warmth and friendliness, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a name that exudes approachability. In Danish, Finnish, and Norwegian, Lasse is pronounced as LAH-seh (/ˈlæsə/ or /ˈlɑsːe/). Additionally, the variation "Lassi" can also be used in certain contexts. While not particularly common in the United States, Lasse was given to six newborn boys in 2006, indicating its subtle presence and potential for uniqueness.
Pronunciation
Danish
- Pronunced as LAH-seh (/ˈlæsə/)
Finnish
- Pronunced as LAH-seh (/ˈlɑsːe/)
Norwegian
- Pronunced as LAH-seh (/ˈlɑsə/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Lasse
| Lasse Artturi Virén, a Finnish former long-distance runner, won four gold medals at the 1972 and 1976 Summer Olympics and was elected Finnish Sportsman of the Year in both years before becoming a politician. |
| Lasse Hallström - Lars Sven "Lasse" Hallström is a renowned Swedish film director known for his work with ABBA and acclaimed films like My Life as a Dog, The Cider House Rules, What's Eating Gilbert Grape, and Chocolat. |
| Lasse Lorentz Sørensen is a Danish professional racing driver who competes in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series and has won the French F4 Championship. |
| Lasse Holm - Lars-Eric Gustav "Lasse" Holm is a well-known Swedish singer, songwriter, and television host. |
| Lasse Åberg is a Swedish multi-talented individual, known for his work as an actor, musician, film director, and artist, with a background in graphic design. |
| Lasse Wellander - Lars-Ove "Lasse" Wellander was a Swedish guitarist known for playing with ABBA and contributing to their self-titled album and other popular hits. |
| Lasse Rempe is a German mathematician known for his research in holomorphic dynamics and function theory, currently holding the position of Professor for Pure Mathematics at the University of Liverpool. |
| Lasse Nilsson - Lars Thomas "Lasse" Nilsson is a Swedish former professional footballer known for his time with IF Elfsborg and for representing clubs in the Netherlands, France, and Denmark. |
| Lasse Holmgaard is a former Danish football player and current manager. |
| Lasse Brandeby was a Swedish actor, comedian, and journalist. |
| Lasse Mårtenson - Lars Anders Fredrik "Lasse" Mårtenson was a multi-talented Finnish singer, composer, actor, and theater conductor. |
| Lasse Rimmer Nielsen is a well-known Danish stand-up comedian, television, and radio host. |
| Lasse Møller is a Danish handball player for SG Flensburg-Handewitt and the Danish national team, with experience in the national junior and youth teams. |
| Lasse Arnesen is a Norwegian alpine skier who also serves as the secretary general of the Norwegian Orienteering Federation. |
| Lasse Spang Olsen is a Danish filmmaker and the son of illustrator and author, Ib Spang Olsen. |
