Oddvar

Faroese

Proper noun

Oddvar m

  1. a male given name

Usage notes

Patronymics

  • son of Oddvar: Oddvarsson
  • daughter of Oddvar: Oddvarsdóttir

Declension

singular
indefinite
nominative Oddvar
accusative Oddvar
dative Oddvari
genitive Oddvars

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

Newer name; from odd (“sharp or thin point”) and the old name element -var (“protector”). Also a variant of Oddvard.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /²odːvaːr/

Proper noun

Oddvar m

  1. a male given name
    Kvar var du då Oddvar Brå braut staven?
    Where were you when Oddvar Brå broke his pole?

Usage notes

Patronymics:

  • son of Oddvar: Oddvarsson
  • daughter of Oddvar: Oddvarsdotter

References

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