Oscar
/awskahr/ French Male 2 syllables
Meaning & Origin
Oscar is a French name meaning "Divine spear". Irish os + cara
Quick Facts
Language French
Gender Male
Syllables 2
Phonetic awskahr
IPA ɔskaʁ
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as awskahr. Stress falls on the second syllable. Keep the original French phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Oscar
- · Oscar Wilde - Writer
- · Oscar Robertson - Basketball Player
- · Oscar de la Renta - Fashion Designer
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