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Oswald

Boy NameEnglish Origin

Meaning

Derived from the Old English elements os "god" and weald "power, ruler". Saint Oswald was a king of

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Name Personality

Based on famous people named Oswald and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Leadership
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Integrity
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Courage
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Intelligence
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Creativity

Famous People Named Oswald

Oswald von Wolkenstein

Oswald von Wolkenstein (1376 or 1377 in Pfalzen – August 2, 1445, in Meran) was a poet, composer and diplomat.

CharismaCreativity

Oswald von Nell-Breuning

Oswald von Nell-Breuning SJ (8 March 1890 – 21 August 1991) was a Roman Catholic theologian and sociologist.

CompassionSpiritualityWisdom

Oswald Tschirtner

Oswald Tschirtner (1920 in Perchtoldsdorf, Lower Austria – 20 May 2007) was an artist from Austria who had schizophrenia.

CharismaCreativity

Oswald Lohse

Wilhelm Oswald Lohse (February 13, 1845 – May 14, 1915) was a German astronomer.

InnovationIntelligenceWisdom

Oswald Rufeisen

Shmuel Oswald Rufeisen (1922–1998), better known as Brother (or Father) Daniel, O.

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Combines 'all' (all, universal) and 'ric' (ruler), suggesting a powerful and influential leader, aligning with Oswald's royal heritage.
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Represents a historical title of emperor, signifying leadership and authority, reflecting Oswald's role as a king.

Oswald in Other Languages

SaxonOswald
DanishOsvald
EnglishOz
EnglishOzzie
EnglishOzzy

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