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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Little deer, young stag
- Origin
- Scottish Gaelic / Irish
- Pronunciation
- OSH-un
Ossian (OSH-un) is a Scottish Gaelic and Irish name meaning "little deer" or "young stag." It's short, easy to say, and carries a gentle woodland image that suits a child of any temperament.
Meaning & Origin of Ossian
Meaning: Little deer, young stag.
Origin: Scottish Gaelic / Irish.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Ossian
OSH-unIPA /ˈɒʃən/
Popularity of Ossian
Ossian does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Ossian mean?
Little deer, young stag. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Ossian?
Ossian is pronounced OSH-un (IPA: /ˈɒʃən/).
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