Otso
Fact sheet
- Name
- Otso
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The Finnish name Otso, used for boys, translates to 'the bear'. It has its roots in Finnish mythology.
What does the name Otso mean?
The boy's name Otso means 'the bear' and originates from Finnish mythology, where Otso is regarded as a respected and feared bear, revered as the king of all animals and the forest.
Where does the name Otso come from?
Otso is a masculine first name that comes from Finnish and carries the meaning 'the bear'. The Finnish word is composed of 'otso' for bear. The language is Finnish.
How do you pronounce Otso?
Otso is pronounced approximately as 'Ot-so'.
When is the name day of Otso?
In Finland, the name day for Otso is celebrated on October 11.
Popularity
Otso is a rather rare name in Germany. In 2020, it ranked 4,047th among the most common male first names. In the last ten years, Otso has been given fewer than ten times, leading to a 6,739th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it holds the 8,037th place. For the global popularity and frequency of Otso, you can check the rankings in the name charts of various countries.
Famous people
- Otso Raisanen (freestyle skier)
- Otso Rantakari (ice hockey player)
- Otso Virtanen (Finnish football player)
Frequently asked questions about the name Otso
Where does the name Otso come from?
The name Otso has its origin in Finnish and means 'the bear'.
What does the name Otso mean?
Otso means 'the bear' and is a respected and feared king of animals in Finnish mythology.
How popular is the name Otso?
Otso is known in Finland and other countries with Scandinavian roots, but it is not widely used.