Oskar
OS-kar
Popularity
#1721
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
3,148
Peak Year
#160 in 2016
First Recorded
1916
Style
Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Oskar is a Germanic name meaning 'God's spear' or 'divine spear'. It signifies strength, protection, and divine favor.
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Famous Namesakes
Oskar Schindler
German businessman who saved Jews during Holocaust.
Oskar Kokoschka
Austrian artist, poet, playwright.
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