Osvald
Osvald is a traditional masculine name of Germanic origin, known primarily through Anglo-Saxon saints and rulers. It carries a strong historical dignity and clear identity. Recognizable across Europe, it appeals to parents seeking a distinguished, classic name.
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisA masculine name meaning "divine power" or "ruled by God".
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Meno Osvald je slovenskou podobou mena Oswald, ktoré pochádza zo staroanglického Ōsweald. Tvoria ho prvky ōs vo význame „boh, božstvo“ a weald vo význame „moc, vláda“.
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OSVALD
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spelling14 foreign variants
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
- •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
- •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
- •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsThe name has foreign origin. You can listen to both native (Nemčina) and localized pronunciations.
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Osvald
12People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.
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