Oskar

Oskar Meaning & Origin

About Oskar
The name "Oskar" is of Germanic origin and is derived from the Old High German name "Ansgar," which means "god spear" or "spear of the gods." It combines the elements "ans" meaning "god" and "ger" meaning "spear." The name Oskar is often associated with strength, bravery, and warrior-like qualities due to its historical roots.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Oskar are male.

Oskar Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 12.40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASKR
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AO1 S K ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈɔskər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Oskar in Braille

Here's how to represent Oskar in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Oskar in braille

How to Spell the Name Oskar in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Oskar using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Oskar in sign language

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