Osha
Fact sheet
- Name
- Osha
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
Osha is a boy's name of African origin. The translation is 'the washer' or 'the cleaner.'
What does the name Osha mean?
Osha is an African name for boys, meaning 'the washer' and 'the cleaner.' The name comes from the Swahili language, derived from the word osha, which means 'to wash,' 'to rinse,' or 'to clean with water.'
Where does the name Osha come from?
The name Osha has its roots in Swahili and means 'the washer.' The term osha is composed of the Swahili words for wash, rinse, and clean with water. The language is of African origin.
How do you pronounce Osha?
Osha is pronounced like 'O-scha.'
Popularity
In Germany, Osha is a rare name for boys. So far, it has not made it onto the German name popularity lists. Its highest ranking in the USA was in 1993, when it reached 3,368th place. In the last ten years, Osha has been used as a first name in the USA about 10 times, placing it at 5,025th in the ten-year statistics. From 1930 to 2024, it ranks 4,896th in the USA.
Famous people
- Osha Gray Davidson (journalist and author from the USA)
Frequently asked questions about the name Osha
Where does the name Osha come from?
Osha has its roots in Swahili and is an African name for boys.
What does the name Osha mean?
The name Osha means 'the washer' and refers to the terms for wash, rinse, and clean with water.
How popular is the name Osha?
The popularity of the name Osha varies, but it is relatively rare and particularly known in certain regions of Africa.