Oswalda

Oswalda is the feminine form of the traditional German name Oswald. It is interpreted as 'the one who rules by God' or 'the ruling goddess'.

What does the name Oswalda mean?

Oswalda is the feminine derivation of the historical name Oswald. Its meaning is 'the one who rules by God' or 'the ruling goddess'. The name has its roots in Old High German and consists of the elements ans, meaning 'the Ase' or 'the deity', and waltan, which stands for 'to rule', 'to manage', or 'to govern'. An alternative spelling is Oswalde. Male variants include Oswaldo and Oswalt.

Where does the name Oswalda come from?

The name Oswalda has Old High German origins and means 'the one who rules by God'. It is composed of the terms ans, meaning 'the Ase' or 'the deity', and waltan, meaning 'to rule', 'to manage', or 'to govern'. Languages: German, Polish, Czech.

How do you pronounce Oswalda?

The pronunciation of the name Oswalda is three syllables and has a distinctive internal structure. It is pronounced as 'Os-wal-da' [ˈɔsvalda], with the 'w' fluidly connecting the syllables and giving the name dynamism. The ending '-da' sounds open and determined. Oswalda radiates strength and self-confidence – a name with tradition, character, and a striking presence.

When is the name day of Oswalda?

The name day of Oswalda is celebrated on February 29 and August 5.

Popularity

In Switzerland, the name Oswalda ranks 20,962nd in the official list of most common first names, with a total of 5 registered bearers. The distribution of the name in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland shows where Oswalda is particularly prevalent. In Germany, the name is mainly found in the following federal states: Bremen (33.3%), Hamburg (33.3%), and Schleswig-Holstein (33.3%). In Austria, it can be found in Upper Austria (50.0%) and Styria (50.0%).

Nicknames & pet names

Ewald / Laubwald / Waldi / Waldo

Similar first names

Famous people

• Ossi Oswalda (actress (Oswalda Stäglich)