Name meaning
Oddvar
may mean “point of the spear + watchful”
- Origin
- Old Norse, via Norwegian
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Norwegian, Scandinavian
- Say it
- ODD-var
- Letters
- 6
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Oddvar combines the Old Norse oddr, point of a weapon, with a second element often explained as watchful or guardian. Its exact meaning is uncertain.
Roots
From Old Norse oddr (point) + varr (uncertain).
Where it is used
Odd shares the first element.
Oddvar name FAQ
What does the name Oddvar mean?
Oddvar may mean “point of the spear + watchful”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. From Old Norse oddr (point) + varr (uncertain).
Where does the name Oddvar come from?
Oddvar is of Old Norse, via Norwegian origin. Today it is used in Norwegian, Scandinavian families.
How do you pronounce Oddvar?
Oddvar is usually pronounced ODD-var.
Is Oddvar a boy's or a girl's name?
Oddvar is mostly masculine.
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Sources
Name data: Wikidata. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words.