Osvald
Swedish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Osvald
Osvald means "divine power" or "god's power," derived from the Old Norse elements "ás" (god) and "valdr" (ruler/power).
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Etymology
Osvald means "divine power" or "god's power," derived from the Old Norse elements "ás" (god) and "valdr" (ruler/power). The name is primarily used in Scandinavian countries and Germanic cultures, with historical prominence through Saint Oswald of Northumbria (7th century) and various medieval Nordic royalty.
Osvald currently ranks #910 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1912.
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