♂ Name Oskar – God's spear

Baby name Oskar
Origin:Old English, Old High German, Old Norse, Irish
Meaning:God's spear, friend of deer, deer lover
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There are various theories regarding the origin of the name Oskar. Its roots lie in Old English, Old High German, Old Norse, and Irish. Oskar means “God’s spear” or “deer lover.”

What is the origin of the name Oskar?

Oskar is a German, Polish, Slovene and Scandinavian form of the name Oscar, which may be derived from the Old English name Osgar or the Old German name Ansgar or the Old Norse name ÁsgæiRR. Besides, Oskar is a name of Irish origin. In Irish mythology, he is the son of Fionn and Niamh.

What does the name Oskar mean?

Oskar means “God’s spear” in Old High German, Old English, and Old Norse. In Irish, Oscar means “friend of deer” or “deer lover”.

Word composition

  • Old High German “ans” = God
  • Old High German “gēr” = spear
  • Old English “gēr” = spear
  • Old English “os” = God
  • Old Norse “áss” = God
  • Old Norse “geirr” = spear
  • Gaelic “os” = deer
  • Gaelic “cara” = friend, lover

Pronunciation of Oskar

Variants of the name Oskar

Oscar Óscar

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Popularity of the name Oskar

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