Male Name
Otgar
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Meaning & Etymology
Otgar, Otger, or Odgar is a Germanic masculine given name derived from the Proto-Germanic *Audawakraz, meaning 'wealthy spear' or 'prosperous spear'. It is a variant of Audagar, reflecting the cultural significance of wealth and martial prowess in Germanic societies.
Etymology
Original Form:
*Audawakraz
Evolution:
The name evolved from Proto-Germanic *Audawakraz to Old High German Otgar, Otger, or Odgar, reflecting phonetic changes in the Germanic languages.
Source:
Proto-Germanic roots