Spanish/Italian · Boy name
Osvaldo
“God's power or divine ruler”
About the name Osvaldo
Osvaldo is the Spanish and Italian form of Oswald, which derives from the Old English elements os, meaning ‘god’, and weald, meaning ‘power’ or ‘rule’. The name became known in Europe due to Saint Oswald, a Christian king of Northumbria who was killed in battle. Osvaldo is now primarily used in Latin America and Italy. Notable bearers include the Argentine novelist Osvaldo Soriano and the Argentine football coach Osvaldo Zubeldía.
- Meaning
- God's power or divine ruler
- Origin
- Spanish/Italian
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- oz-VAL-do(3 syl.)
Middle names for Osvaldo
- Osvaldo Antonio
- Osvaldo Miguel
- Osvaldo Javier
- Osvaldo Luis
- Osvaldo Carlos
- Osvaldo Alejandro
Questions about Osvaldo
- What does Osvaldo mean?
- Osvaldo is a Spanish name meaning "God's power or divine ruler".
- How do you pronounce Osvaldo?
- Osvaldo is pronounced oz-VAL-do, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Osvaldo?
- Variants of Osvaldo include Oswald.
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