Odin

From Fresh Dictionary

English

Etymology

The English name Odin is from the Old Norse Óðinn, which is from Old High German Wotan (a deity). From *Wōdenaz (reconstructed Proto-Germanic form), from Proto-Germanic wōdono (raging, inspired), from PIE root *wet-.

Proper noun

Odin

1. The supreme god of Germanic and Norse mythology. The leader of the Aesir from Norse mythology. Wednesday is named after him.

Other Names for Odin

1. Wodan, Óðinn (Old Icelandic), Wōden (Old English), Wuotan (Old High German), Odhin, Odhinn, Othinn, (anglicizations, as is Odin), Oden (familiar form used in mainland Scandinavia).