Oswald
Meaning of Oswald
Originating from the Old English name "Oswald," the name Oswald is derived from the elements "os," meaning "god" or "divine," and "weald," meaning "ruler" or "power." With its rich history, this name carries a sense of strength and authority. It has been associated with various notable figures throughout time, including Saint Oswald of Northumbria, who was a 7th-century king and Christian martyr. The name Oswald also gained popularity due to its usage in literature, such as Shakespeare's play "King Lear." As for its popularity today, it has consistently maintained a moderate ranking in recent years, making it a unique choice for parents seeking a strong and timeless name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as AWZ-wuhld (/ˈɔz.wəld/)
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Notable People Named Oswald
| Sir Oswald Mosley, 6th Baronet, was a British politician who gained fame for his shift to fascism after becoming disillusioned with mainstream politics in the 1920s and 1930s. |
| Oswald Boelcke was a German World War I flying ace credited with 40 aerial victories and honored as the father of the German fighter air force. |
| Oswald Theodore Avery Jr. was a Canadian-American physician and medical researcher known for isolating DNA as the material of genes and chromosomes. |
| Oswald of Northumbria - Oswald, King of Northumbria, is venerated as a saint and had a significant cult following in the Middle Ages. |
| Oswald Chambers was a Scottish Baptist evangelist and teacher known for the daily devotional My Utmost for His Highest. |
| Oswald Phipps, 4th Marquess of Normanby - Oswald Constantine John Phipps, 4th Marquess of Normanby, was a British peer and philanthropist known for his work with blind people. |
| Oswald A. W. Dilke - Oswald Ashton Wentworth Dilke was an English classicist and philologist who served as Professor of Latin Language and Literature at the University of Leeds. |
| Oswald Myconius was a Swiss Protestant theologian and reformer who followed Huldrych Zwingli. |
| Thomas Oswald Cockayne (1807–1873) was a churchman and philologist, renowned for his significant edition of Old English medical texts. |
| Oswald Lewis is an Indian prelate of the Catholic Church and the first bishop of the Diocese of Jaipur from 2005 to 2023. |
