Oskar
/AWSKER/ Baltic Male
Meaning & Origin
Oskar is a Baltic name meaning "Oskar means "God's spear" or "divine spear". It is associated with divine protection and strength.". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh. The name Oskar is of Irish origin. It derives from the Gaelic name *Osgar*, composed of the elements *os* meaning "god" and *gar* meaning "spear".
Quick Facts
Language Baltic
Gender Male
Phonetic AWSKER
IPA ˈɔskɝ
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as AWSKER. Keep the original Baltic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Oskar
- · Oskar Schindler - Industrialist and Holocaust rescuer
- · Oskar Kokoschka - Austrian artist
- · Oskar Barnack - German inventor (35mm camera)
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