Wazo

Gender Masculine
Usage Germanic [1]

Meaning & History

Originally a short form of names beginning with Old Frankish waddi or Old High German wetti meaning "pledge" (Proto-Germanic *wadją), or alternatively war meaning "aware, cautious" (Proto-Germanic *waraz).

Related Names

VariantWarin
Other Languages & CulturesGuerino(Italian) Guarin(Medieval French) Wace(Old Norman)

Categories

defence, isograms, protection, short forms, travel, watchful

Sources & References

  1. Förstemann, Ernst. Altdeutsches Namenbuch. Bonn, 1900, page 1549.
Entry updated April 23, 2024