Osvaldo
BoyItalian/Spanish/Portuguese
Osvaldo is a boy name of Italian/Spanish/Portuguese origin meaning "Divine power".
About this name
Gender
Boy
Language
Italian/Spanish/Portuguese
Religion
Christian
Popularity
5 / 100
Syllables
3
Length
7 letters
Meaning
Divine power
Etymology
Derived from Old High German 'os' (god) and 'wald' (rule, power); popularized by medieval saint Osvald of Northumbria.
Famous People Named Osvaldo
- Osvaldo Ardiles — Argentine association football player and manager
- Osvaldo Cavandoli — Italian cartoonist
- Osvaldo Aranha — Brazilian politician (1894-1960) – Brazilian lawyer, diplomat and politician, 16th Governor of Rio Grande do Sul (1930) and President of the United Nations General Assembly (1948)
- Osvaldo Valenti — Italian actor (1906–1945)
- Osvaldo Padilla — apostolic nuncio
Frequently Asked Questions About Osvaldo
What does the name Osvaldo mean?
Osvaldo means "Divine power", and is of Italian/Spanish/Portuguese origin.
What is the origin of the name Osvaldo?
Osvaldo originates from Italian/Spanish/Portuguese, commonly used in Southern Europe/Latin America.
Is Osvaldo a boy or girl name?
Osvaldo is typically used as a boy name.
What religion is the name Osvaldo associated with?
Osvaldo is associated with Christian.
Are there famous people named Osvaldo?
Yes — notable people named Osvaldo include Osvaldo Ardiles (Argentine association football player and manager), Osvaldo Cavandoli (Italian cartoonist), Osvaldo Aranha (Brazilian politician (1894-1960) – Brazilian lawyer, 1948), Osvaldo Valenti (Italian actor, 1906–1945) and Osvaldo Padilla (apostolic nuncio).
Last updated: June 2026