The baby name Ottokar is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced English approximation: OT-oh-kar; German: [ˈɔtokaʁ]; Czech (Otakar): [ˈotakar].
Ottokar is Germanic in Origin.
The baby name Ottokar is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced English approximation: OT-oh-kar; German: [ˈɔtokaʁ]; Czech (Otakar): [ˈotakar].
Ottokar is Germanic in Origin.
Ottokar is a Germanic masculine given name, from Old High German Otachar/Otakar, combining ôt/od “wealth, fortune” with wakar “watchful, vigilant,” yielding the sense “guardian of wealth” or “watchful of prosperity.” It shares the ôt- element with Otto. Variants include German Ottokar, Czech and Slovak Otakar, Hungarian Ottokár, and South Slavic Otokar; Latinized medieval forms appear as Ottocarus or Othocarus. Czech diminutives include Ota; related names are Otto and Odo.
The name flourished in medieval Central Europe among German- and Czech-speaking nobility. Notable bearers include Margrave Ottokar IV of Styria and the Bohemian kings Přemysl Ottokar I and II, whose reigns cemented the name’s prestige. It saw a cultural revival in the Czech lands in the 19th–20th centuries, carried by figures such as violin pedagogue Otakar Ševčík and composer Otakar Ostrčil. Contemporary use is uncommon but retains a stately, historic character.
Ottokar is seldom given. In all, it turns up just 15 times, across 2 countries.
| Ottokar II of Bohemia Ottokar II of Bohemia was a prominent king known for expanding the Kingdom of Bohemia's territories during the 13th century. He played a crucial role in the political landscape of Central Europe, engaging in conflicts with neighboring regions to strengthen his kingdom's influence. His reign marked a period of prosperity and architectural development in Bohemia. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #939 | 14 | 5,697 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
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