Wistar - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Wistar \

, also used as girl's name Wistar, is of German origin. Surname. Caspar Wistar was a prominent doctor in late 18th century Philadelphia, and taught at what became the University of Pennsylvannia. The flower wisteria was named after him. Author Owen Wister.

Wistar has 1 variant form: Wister.

Baby names that sound like Wistar are Foster and Vester.

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

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