Osa
Meaning of Osa
Osa is a unisex name with origins that can be traced back to multiple cultures. It is pronounced as OH-suh in both British English (/ˈəʊsə/) and American English (/ˈoʊsə/). Despite its multicultural roots, the name Osa has gained popularity primarily in the United States. In recent years, it has seen a steady number of occurrences, ranking around 15,000th in popularity. However, there was a spike in popularity during the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1940s and 1950s when it ranked among the top 10 names for newborns. Osa's historical association is not tied to any specific meaning or symbolism but rather reflects its growing popularity as a unique and distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon name for their child.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as OH-suh (/ˈəʊsə/)
American English
- Pronunced as OH-suh (/ˈoʊsə/)
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Notable People Named Osa
| Osa Maliki Wangsadinata was an Indonesian politician who served as the chairman of the Indonesian National Party (PNI) and a deputy speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) from 1966 until his death. Born in Padalarang, Osa was educated at a Taman Siswa school and had a complex history involving political rebellion and resistance movements. |
| Osa Odighizuwa - Osawaru "Osa" Odighizuwa is a talented American football defensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys, known for his impressive college career at UCLA. |
