Oskar name meaning
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What does Oskar mean?
Origin of Famed Oskar is in German, Old Norse and Celtic is used notably in Faroese, Old High German, Swedish, Norwegian, English, Danish, German, Scandinavian, Greenlandic and Finnish, meaning of Oskar is "Spear of the Gods, Gentle Friend, Ase, Deity, Name of a Nordic Divinity or God" is used as a baby boy name .
Oskar is a variant of popular and perennial Oscar. Also Oscar is variant transcription of Irish Gaelic os = 'deer';cara/caraid = 'friend, relative'. Oscar is English equivalent of Osgar. Oscar means Name of a Nordic Divinity, Dear Friend and God Spear is rooted from German, Old Norse and Celtic..
It is celebrated on February 3rd.
How do I pronounce Oskar?
The proper pronunciation of two syllabled Oskar is o-skar. There are multiple ways to say the baby name, i.e., os-kar.
Variants of Oskar
Aaskar, Oscar, Osgar, Ansgar, Oscardaniel, Ansgard
How popular is the name Oskar?
Oskar is a common name in United States given to over 2383 babies in 49 years. Currently the moniker is on a rise, in 2016, the moniker grabbed the 1181st spot and 159 baby boys were given the name.
Also, Oskar used to be a common name in England and Wales, first appeared in 1996 and over 3734 babies have been given the name in 23 years. At its zenith in 2009,.
However after 23 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but it is still going strong. Also, Oskar was a common name in Denmark. Over 373 babies have been named Oskar since 1996.
At the peak of its usage in 1999,. After 2 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Moreover, the first name has been to the top 50 baby names 2 times
In Ireland, Oskar is a familiar name where it has been in use since 1995 and has secured the place in top 200 names.
In 2015, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 130 on boy names chart when 53 babies were given the name Oskar. Over 529 people have been named Oskar in Ireland.
Also, in Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 200 names. Recently in 2017, 71 babies were given Oskar and it reached its peak ranking, 133 on boy names chart.
There are over 443 babies that have been given the name Oskar in Switzerland. Also, in Netherlands, in just 5 years, it has made it to the top 300 names. Recently in 2017, 70 babies were given Oskar and it reached its peak ranking, 221 on boy names chart.
There are over 312 babies that have been given the name Oskar in Netherlands. Also, in Belgium, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 200 names.
Recently in 2017, 73 babies were given Oskar and it reached its peak ranking, 168 on boy names chart. There are over 617 babies that have been given the name Oskar in Belgium.
Oskar is a unique baby name in France, it has been in use since 1901 and was able to reach the top 500 names. In 1901, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 495 on boy names chart when 40 babies were named Oskar.
Over 448 people have been named Oskar in France. Oskar is a rare baby name in Denmark, chances of it being still in use are very slim since it isn't seen since 1999.
Over 373 people have been named Oskar in Denmark. But Oskar is a popular baby name in Germany where every 1 in 3000 have the name as well as in, Poland and Indonesia.
According to our findings, at least 90000 people have been bestowed Oskar around the globe.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1349 | 131 |
| 2017 | 1378 | 127 |
| 2016 | 1181 | 159 |
| 2015 | 1497 | 110 |
| 2014 | 1311 | 133 |
Facts
Oskar in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 414 | 182 | 0 | 0 |
 | 15216 | 3090 | 10 | 0 |
What numbers say about Oskar?
You are outgoing and fun but there are times when you prefer solitude over party and books over people. Since you trapped yourself inside rules, restrictions, religion, you've imprisoned your soul in one state. Others' opinion of you is their problem, not yours. Your inner vitality inspires people to do great things. You are undoubtedly a born leader. There's not a problem you cannot solve. You are a jealous and passionate lover.
Parents who liked Oskar, loved these names
- Aydin - Admired Aydin is originated from Celtic, Old Irish and Turkish, Aydin means "Bright Light, Light of the Moon or Enlightened", specifically used in Norwegian, Turkish and English is used as a gender-neutral name
- Berry - Used principally in English and English unfading and admired, Berry means "Head, White or Noble or Bright" is a gender-neutral name has its origin in Old Irish and Celtic
- Vivien - Trendy and All time favorite unisex name Vivien means "Animated, Alive or Vivid" which is used mainly in Hungarian and English has its origin in Etrusk and Celtic languages
- Brenden - Meaning of Brenden is Variant of Brendan or Prince has origin in Old Irish and Celtic used for both sexes is used dominantly in English
- Alannah - Of Celtic and Old Irish origin, Famed Alannah is used dominantly in Swedish and English, Alannah means "Dear Child, Child or Beautiful" is bestowed upon girls
Famous people named Oskar
- Oskar Korschelt, German chemist and engineer
- Oskar Backlund, Swedish-Russian astronomer
- Oskar Heinroth, German biologist
- Oskar Sala, 20th-century German physicist
- Oskar Negt, philosopher and social theorist
- Oskar Fehr, German ophthalmologist
- Oskar Kuhn, German palaeontologist
- Oskar Becker, German philosopher, logician, mathematician
- Oskar Nedbal, Czech violist, composer
- Oskar Andersson, Swedish cartoonist and one of Sweden's first true comic creators
- Oskar Adler, Austrian violinist, physician and esoteric savant
- Oskar von Redwitz, German poet from Lichtenau, Bavaria
- Oskar Braaten, Norwegian novelist and playwright
- Oskar Vogt, German physician and neurologist
- Oskar Sandberg, key contributor to the Freenet Project
- Oskar Maria Graf, German author
- Oskar Körner,
- Oskar Halecki, Polish historian, social and Catholic activist
- Oskar Skogly, Norwegian trade unionist and politician for the Labour Party
- Oskar Omdal, lieutenant and pilot in the Royal Norwegian Navy
- Oskar Johansson, Canadian world class sailor from Toronto
- Oskar Heil, German electrical engineer and inventor
- Oskar Ewald, Hungarian-Austrian philosopher
- Oskar Baum, Czech music educator and writer
- Oskar Böhme, German composer and trumpeter
- Oskar Quarg, German athlete
- Oskar Krejčí, Czech political scientist
- Oskar Kraus, Czech philosopher and jurist
- Oskar Müller, first employment minister in Hesse
- Oskar Fredriksen, Norwegian cross-country skier
- Oskar Pastior, Romanian-born German poet and translator
- Oskar Pfungst, German comparative biologist and psychologist
- Oskar Eustis, has been the Artistic Director at the Public Theater
- Oskar Robertsson, Swedish Bandy player
- Oskar Rieding, German violinist, teacher of music
- Oskar Speck, German canoeist
- Oskar Danon, Yugoslav composer and conductor
- Oskar Schulz, Austrian cross country skier
- Oskar Naegeli, Swiss dermatologist and chess master
- Oskar Nørland, Danish amateur football player
- Oskar Seyffert, German art professor at the 'Königliche Kunstgewerbeschule'
- Oskar Svärd,
- Oskar Klein, Swedish theoretical physicist
- Oskar Perron, German mathematician
- Oskar Anderson, Russian-born German mathematician of Baltic German descent
- Oskar Minkowski, held a professorship at the University of Breslau and is most famous for his research on diabetes
- Oskar von Miller, German engineer and founder of the Deutsches Museum
- Oskar Panizza, German psychiatrist and avant-garde author, playwright, novelist
- Oskar Bolza, German mathematician, and student of Felix Klein
- Oskar Boettger, German zoologist
- Oskar Schindler, German industrialist and a member of the Nazi Party
- Oskar Werner, Austrian stage and cinema actor whose prominent roles include two 1965 films
- Oskar Merikanto, Finnish musician and composer
- Oskar Kokoschka, Austrian artist
- Oskar von Hutier, German general during the First World War
- Oskar Fischinger, German-American abstract animator, filmmaker
- Oskar Ursinus, pioneer of German aviation and is remembered mainly for his contributions to sailplane designs and the sport of gliding
- Oskar R. Lange, Polish economist and diplomat
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