Oddvar
Oddvar Name meanings & History
The name Oddvar is derived from two different Old Norse elements. The first element "oddr" means "tip of the sword" or "sharp point," while the second element "varr" means "defender" or "protector." As a combination, the name Oddvar can be interpreted as "defender of the battle tip" or "protector of the sharp point.". From the Old Norse name Oddvarr, derived from the elements oddr "point of a sword" and varr "aware, cautious". The name Oddvar is mostly used in Norway and is rare in other parts of the world. It is more common in rural areas than in urban environments.
Zodiac Sign of Oddvar: Obstinate Cancer,Obsessive Scorpio
Synonyms of Oddvar:
O: Organized,Ostentatious,Obsessive,Obstinate,Obsolete
D: Dutiful,Domestic,Demanding,Daddy,Doting,Determined
V: Variety,Vivacious,Vexing,Versatility
A: Aggressive,Ambitious,Assertive,Action,Angry,Argumentative
R: Resourceful,Rational,Reason,Restless
Oddvar is:- a Comedic name
- a Common name
- a Formal name
Famous People
Notable people with the name Oddvar include Oddvar Brå, a former Norwegian cross-country skier who won four Olympic medals, and Oddvar Bjørn Hjemdal, a Norwegian politician who currently serves as the Minister of Agriculture and Food.
Related Names to Oddvar
Variations of the name Oddvar include Oddvarr, Oddvør, Oddfred, and Oddfrid. It is also a cognate of the Swedish name Ove and the English name Oliver.