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Oscar name meaning and origin

What does Oscar mean?

The meaning of Oscar is "spear of the gods". The name was brought into Irish Gaelic in the form of Oscur, which later acquired the added meaning "deer friend".

Pronounced: Oss ka

Origin

Irish

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Famous people named Oscar

Playwright and author Oscar Wilde was renowned for his elegant poetry and prose, and famous for his works "The Importance of Being Earnest" and "The Picture of Dorian Gray". More recently, Oscar de la Renta was an award-winning fashion designer, who dressed countless high-profile celebrities from Michelle Obama to Jennifer Lawrence.

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