Osfried

Osfried is a traditional German first name that is considered an alternative spelling of Ansfrid. The meaning of the name encompasses 'the divine peace', 'the peace that God brings', as well as 'the protector of the Aesir'.

What does the name Osfried mean?

Osfried is a traditional German first name that serves as an alternative form of Ansfrid. Its meanings are 'the divine peace', 'the one who brings peace with God's help', or 'the protector of the Aesir'. The name is composed of Old High German words: 'ans', meaning 'the Aesir', 'the god', or 'the deity', and 'fridu', which stands for 'the peace', 'the friendship', 'the peacekeeper', 'the protection', 'the security', or 'protection from violence'. Another variant is Ansfried.

Where does the name Osfried come from?

The name Osfried has its roots in Old High German and means 'the divine peace'. It is composed of the Old High German words 'ans' for 'the Aesir', 'the god', or 'the deity' and 'fridu' for 'the peace', 'the friendship', 'the peacekeeper', 'the protection', 'the security', or 'protection from violence'. Languages: German, Germanic.

How do you pronounce Osfried?

Osfried is pronounced approximately like 'Oss-freed'.

Popularity

The first name Osfried is variably common in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. In Germany, it is particularly frequent in the following federal states: 33.3% in Saarland, 33.3% in Saxony-Anhalt, and 33.3% in Thuringia. Currently, there are no statistical data available in Austria. In Switzerland, Osfried is found in the cantons of Geneva (50.0%) and Ticino (50.0%).

Nicknames & pet names

Oschel