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Meanings

Celtic Baby Names Meaning:

In Celtic Baby Names the meaning of the name Oscar is: Jumping fighter.

English Baby Names Meaning:

In English Baby Names the meaning of the name Oscar is: Divine spear; God's spear. Famous Bearer: poet Oscar Wilde (1854-1900), who was put on trial and imprisoned for homosexuality.

Norse Baby Names Meaning:

In Norse Baby Names the meaning of the name Oscar is: Divine spear.

American Baby Names Meaning:

In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Oscar is: Divine spear.

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