Widar
Fact sheet
- Name
- Widar
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The name Widar has its roots in Germanic and is derived from the Old High German word 'witu', which means 'forest' or 'wood'. Additionally, Widar is known as the son of Odin.
What does the name Widar mean?
The name Widar comes from Germanic and means 'forest' or 'wood'. He is also referred to as the son of Odin.
Where does the name Widar come from?
Widar is a masculine first name with Old Norse origin and belongs to the Scandinavian language family.
Popularity
In Germany, Widar is a rather rare name. In 2016, it ranked 4,252nd among the most popular male first names. Its best placement was in 2013 at 3,619th. In the last ten years, Widar has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it at 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 7,742nd.
Famous people
- Widar Ziehnert (poet from Germany)
Frequently asked questions about the name Widar
What does the name Widar mean?
The name Widar has Germanic roots and means 'forest' or 'wood'.
Where does the name Widar come from?
Widar is a masculine first name with Old Norse origin and belongs to the Scandinavian language family.
How popular is the name Widar?
The name Widar is known in Scandinavian countries, but is less common in other regions.