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Oswald
OZ-wuhld
Oswald (name) means a masculine given name of Old English origin, borne by two English saints and used as a surname. Example: “Oswald of Northumbria was a seventh-century king and saint.”
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A masculine given name of Old English origin, borne by two English saints and used as a surname.
"Oswald of Northumbria was a seventh-century king and saint."
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Etymology
From Old English Ōsweald, from ōs ("god") + weald ("power").
Frequently asked questions
What does “Oswald” mean?
The word “Oswald” means a masculine given name of Old English origin, borne by two English saints and used as a surname.
How do you pronounce “Oswald”?
“Oswald” is pronounced OZ-wuhld (/ˈɒzwəld/ in IPA).
How do you use “Oswald” in a sentence?
Here is “Oswald” used in a sentence: “Oswald of Northumbria was a seventh-century king and saint.”
What part of speech is “Oswald”?
“Oswald” is a name.
Where does the word “Oswald” come from?
The word “Oswald” comes from Old English. From Old English Ōsweald, from ōs ("god") + weald ("power").
Is “Oswald” a common word?
“Oswald” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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