Ossian

Ossian Meaning & Origin

About Ossian
The name "Ossian" is of Gaelic origin and is derived from the word "os," meaning "deer" or "stag." It is associated with the legendary figure of Ossian, a warrior and poet in ancient Irish and Scottish folklore. The name carries connotations of strength, nobility, and poetic prowess, reflecting the character and qualities attributed to the legendary Ossian.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ossian are male.

Ossian Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 83.33% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASN
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 SH IY0 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ossian*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ossian in Braille

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

The name Ossian in braille

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

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

The name Ossian in sign language

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