Oddvar
Norwegian · Boy
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About the name Oddvar
Oddvar is a Scandinavian name combining the Old Norse elements "oddr" (meaning point or sharp) and "varr" (meaning defender or protector), thus meaning "sharp defender" or "point protector." The name is primarily used in Norwegian and Danish cultures with roots in Norse pagan tradition, though it has been borne by various historical figures in Scandinavian history.
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Etymology
Oddvar is a Scandinavian name combining the Old Norse elements "oddr" (meaning point or sharp) and "varr" (meaning defender or protector), thus meaning "sharp defender" or "point protector." The name is primarily used in Norwegian and Danish cultures with roots in Norse pagan tradition, though it has been borne by various historical figures in Scandinavian history.
Oddvar currently ranks #484 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1949.
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