Osaze

♂ Boy

Pronounced oh-SAH-zay /oʊˈsɑː.zeɪ/Medium

Meaning: From the Edo (Benin, Nigerian) Osaze, 'whom God likes; loved by God' — from Osa ('God'). A warm faith name in Edo tradition.Low

In 30 seconds: An Edo faith name: Osaze means 'whom God likes; loved by God' (said 'oh-SAH-zay'). Warm and cherished.

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Origin MediumEdo

MeaningFrom the Edo (Benin, Nigerian) Osaze, 'whom God likes; loved by God' — from Osa ('God'). A warm faith name in Edo tradition.

U.S. rank (2024)#10603 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 132

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Osaze comes from the Edo people of Benin, Nigeria, 'whom God likes; loved by God,' from Osa ('God'). It reads warm and cherished — rare in the U.S. (said 'oh-SAH-zay').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Nigerian families. Rare, cherished, and warm.

Did you know? Osaze is an Edo (Benin, Nigerian) name — from Osa ('God') — meaning 'whom God likes; loved by God,' a warm faith name (said 'oh-SAH-zay').

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References — Osaze — Edo 'whom God likes'; from Osa 'God'

Variations

OsazeeOsaseOsazuwa

Nicknames

OsaZaze

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Osaze mean?

Osaze is Edo (Benin, Nigerian) for 'whom God likes; loved by God.'

How do you pronounce Osaze?

It's said oh-SAH-zay /oʊˈsɑː.zeɪ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Osaze a boy or girl name?

Osaze is a boy's name.

How popular is Osaze?

Osaze is a rare name in the U.S.