Names Otava

Otava

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Otava means "the Big Dipper" in Finnish, and it is also the Finnish name for the Ursa Major constellation.
Popularity
Otava is not a common name outside of Finland, and even within the country, it is not one of the most popular names.

cartoon of the name Otava
Cartoon of Otava

Otava Name meanings & History

Otava means "the Big Dipper" in Finnish, and it is also the Finnish name for the Ursa Major constellation. Means "salmon net" from an Ancient Finnish word sometimes used also to mean "bear" or "wheel". Otava (or Otavainen) is the Finnish name of the Big Dipper (the Plough), a large asterism consisting of seven bright stars of the constellation Ursa Major. The name is also mentioned in the Finnish epic Kalevala and its sister collection Kanteletar. Otava is a unique and meaningful name that would suit a child with an interest in science, nature, or Finnish culture.

Zodiac Sign of Otava: Obstinate Cancer,Obsessive Scorpio

Synonyms of Otava:

O: Obsolete,Obstinate,Obsessive,Organized,Ostentatious

T: Tacky,Touchy,Talkative,Doubting Thomas,Truth,Tireless,Testy

A: Argumentative,Aggressive,Action,Ambitious,Angry,Assertive

V: Variety,Vivacious,Versatility,Vexing

Otava is:

  • a Devious name
  • a Refined name
  • a Strange name