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Otis
OH-tihs
Otis (name) means a masculine given name of Greek origin, meaning "keen of hearing". Example: “His grandfather was named Otis.”
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A masculine given name of Greek origin, meaning "keen of hearing".
"His grandfather was named Otis."
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Etymology
A patronymic surname derived from Middle English genitive case of the Germanic given name Ote, Ode, cognate to modern Otto.
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What does “Otis” mean?
The word “Otis” means a masculine given name of Greek origin, meaning "keen of hearing".
How do you pronounce “Otis”?
“Otis” is pronounced OH-tihs (/ˈoʊtɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Otis” in a sentence?
Here is “Otis” used in a sentence: “His grandfather was named Otis.”
What part of speech is “Otis”?
“Otis” is a name.
Is “Otis” a common word?
“Otis” is an uncommon word in modern English.
