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First name Oswald - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
Nameday
28. February, 29 February, 5 August
Meaning
The male first name Oswald comes from Old High German and means "God's strength" or "God's rule". The name is composed of the elements "os" for "God" and "weald" for "rule". In Germanic mythology, Oswald is also the name of a god who represents strength and power. The name was particularly popular in England and Scandinavia during the Middle Ages and is still commonly used in many European countries today.