Origin and meaning of the name Osswald

The first name Oswald is of Old English origin, derived from the elements "os", meaning "god", and "weald", meaning "rule". It has been used in England since the Middle Ages and was popularized by various saints and kings.

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Sources & References

• INSEE statistics on the first name "osswald"
• Global distribution of the first name on Forebears.io
• Wikipedia Article

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