Oslo

Oslo Meaning & Origin

About Oslo
The name "Oslo" is derived from the Old Norse words "ós" meaning "mouth" and "lo" meaning "meadow." It refers to the city's location at the opening of the Oslofjord, where the river meets the sea. The name Oslo can be interpreted as "meadow at the mouth of the river," reflecting the city's historical connection to the waterways and its geographical characteristics.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Oslo are male.

Oslo Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 88% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASL
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O240
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 Z L OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈɑzloʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
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Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Oslo in Braille

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

The name Oslo in braille

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

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

The name Oslo in sign language

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