Askja

[ˈas.kja]

Meaning

askja is the Icelandic word for box or caldera

Askja is recorded as a rare modern Icelandic given name. The Icelandic word askja means box or caldera.

Frisian, Dutch and Low German diminutive of Anna.

Variant of Audrey, used since the 19th century; also the feminine form of Audrius

Short form of Adriana

Variant of Axel, a masculine name used mainly in Scandinavia

A diminutive of Alexandra

Recorded as a masculine given name in Sioux

Possibly of Scythian origin, meaning "blue"; a she-wolf in Turkic mythology

Danish masculine name from Old Norse ás, "god", and geirr, "spear"