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Oskar
divine spear
Origin
Germanic
Used in
depl
Origin and meaning of Oskar
Oskar is the K-spelling, typical of German and Polish-speaking areas, of the name Oscar: its origins are debated between Old Norse Ásgeirr, 'spear of the gods', and Gaelic Oisín, made famous across Europe by James Macpherson's eighteenth-century Ossian poems. In Germany it's steadily among the most-registered boys' names per GfdS, valued for its strong yet friendly sound and its literary echo.
Variants around the world
How Oskar sounds in other languages.
OscarOszkár
Famous people
- Oskar Schindler— entrepreneur
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Oskar mean?
The name Oskar means divine spear.
What is the origin of the name Oskar?
Origin of Oskar: Germanic.
What are the international variants of the name Oskar?
International variants of Oskar: Oscar and Oszkár.