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Odin

OH-dihn

Odin (name) means In Norse mythology, the chief god, associated with wisdom, war, and poetry. Example: “The saga describes Odin trading his eye for a drink from the well of wisdom.”

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In Norse mythology, the chief god, associated with wisdom, war, and poetry.
"The saga describes Odin trading his eye for a drink from the well of wisdom."

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In plain EnglishThe king of the Norse gods.

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Etymology

From Old Norse Óðinn, related to Old English Wōden — the source of the word "Wednesday" ("Wōden's day").

Origin: Old English

All-Father Wotan Woden Odhin Odhinn Othinn Wodan

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Odin” mean?

The word “Odin” means in Norse mythology, the chief god, associated with wisdom, war, and poetry. In plain terms, the king of the Norse gods.

How do you pronounce “Odin”?

“Odin” is pronounced OH-dihn (/ˈoʊ.dɪn/ in IPA).

How do you use “Odin” in a sentence?

Here is “Odin” used in a sentence: “The saga describes Odin trading his eye for a drink from the well of wisdom.”

What is another word for “Odin”?

Words with a similar meaning to “Odin” include All-Father, Wotan, Woden, Odhin, Odhinn and Othinn.

What part of speech is “Odin”?

“Odin” is a name.

Where does the word “Odin” come from?

The word “Odin” comes from Old English. From Old Norse Óðinn, related to Old English Wōden — the source of the word "Wednesday" ("Wōden's day").

Is “Odin” a common word?

“Odin” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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