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Ogma

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Pronounced OG-mah /ˈɔɡ.mɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Old Irish Ogma, of uncertain meaning; the Celtic god of eloquence, language, and writing, credited with inventing the Ogham script that bears his name; routes uncertain; we note the godLow

In 30 seconds: God of eloquence and writing: Ogma is a Celtic god. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'OG-mah'). We note the god.
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Origin LowCeltic
MeaningFrom the Old Irish Ogma, of uncertain meaning; the Celtic god of eloquence, language, and writing, credited with inventing the Ogham script that bears his name; routes uncertain; we note the god

History & Origin

Ogma comes from the Old Irish Ogma, of uncertain meaning; the Celtic god of eloquence and writing, credited with inventing Ogham (routes uncertain, which we note the god). A crisp, classic name (said 'OG-mah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, the-eloquent-one at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Ogma is a Celtic god of uncertain-name origin — the god of eloquence, language, and writing, credited with inventing the Ogham script that bears his name — a crisp, storied name (the routes are uncertain, which we note the god; said 'OG-mah').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Ogma — Celtic mythology; god; routes uncertain

Variations

OghmaOgmios

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ogma mean?

Ogma is Old Irish, of uncertain meaning; the god of eloquence and writing, who invented the Ogham script. The routes are uncertain. We note the god.

How do you pronounce Ogma?

It's said OG-mah /ˈɔɡ.mɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ogma a boy or girl name?

Ogma is a boy's name.

How popular is Ogma?

Ogma is a very rare name in the U.S.

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