Wistar - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Wistar \

, also used as boy's name Wistar, is of German origin. Surname of unknown meaning. Caspar Wistar was a prominent doctor in late 18th century Philadelphia, and taught at what became the University of Pennysylvannia.

Wistar has 2 variant forms: Wistarr and Wister.

Baby names that sound like Wistar are Wistaria, Easter, Ester and Wisteria.

Wistar is an uncommon first name for women and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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