Offa

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
'Advantage' or 'Edge of a Sword'
Pronunciation
AH-fah
O-fə(Old English)
Popularity
Not a commonly used name. It is ranked #68,544th in popularity among baby names in the United States.

cartoon of the name Offa
Cartoon of Offa

Offa Name meanings & History

'Advantage' or 'Edge of a Sword'. A diminutive form of -ulf -wulf and -olf names. King Offa of Mercia was a famous bearer. Offa is used as a first name for boys.

Zodiac Sign of Offa: Obstinate Cancer,Obsessive Scorpio

Synonyms of Offa:

O: Obsessive,Obstinate,Organized,Ostentatious,Obsolete

F: Friendly,Fun-loving,Festive,Fiery

A: Assertive,Aggressive,Action,Angry,Ambitious,Argumentative

Offa is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Delicate name
  • a Formal name
  • a Serious name

Famous People

Offa of Mercia was a king of Mercia from 757 until his death in July 796. He is known for building Offa's Dyke, a defensive earthwork that stretches along the border between England and Wales. He is also known for his coinage and is considered one of the most powerful kings of Anglo-Saxon England.

2.) Offa (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: "Ruler of land" or "Desired"

Pronunciation: O-fə(Old English)
The name Offa is pronounced as "OFF-ah".


cartoon of the name Offa
Cartoon of Offa

Description: "Ruler of land" or "Desired". A diminutive form of -ulf -wulf and -olf names. King Offa of Mercia was a famous bearer. Offa is a name that is primarily used in the United Kingdom and other English-speaking countries.