Ólafr

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Ancestor's Descendant
Popularity
Ólafr is not a commonly used name in modern times and is considered rare.

cartoon of the name Ólafr
Cartoon of Ólafr

Ólafr Name meanings & History

Ancestor's Descendant. Old Norse variant of Ólæifr. Ólafr is typically used as a first name for boys.

Zodiac Sign of Ólafr: Obstinate Cancer,Obsessive Scorpio

Synonyms of Ólafr:

O: Obstinate,Ostentatious,Obsessive,Organized,Obsolete

L: Languid,Lazy,Liaison,Luscious,Legal,Lovely,Lover

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

F: Fun-loving,Festive,Fiery,Friendly

R: Rational,Resourceful,Reason,Restless

Ólafr is:

  • a Delicate name
  • a Informal name
  • a Unintellectual name
  • a Urban name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

The most famous person with the name Ólafr is King Olaf Haraldsson, also known as Saint Olaf, who ruled Norway from 1015-1028 AD. He is known for his conversion to Christianity and for his victory in the Battle of Stiklestad.

2.) Ólafr (Male)

Usage: Old Norse

Meanings: Relic of ancestors, or ancestor's descendant


cartoon of the name Ólafr
Cartoon of Ólafr

Description: Relic of ancestors, or ancestor's descendant. Old Norse variant of Ólæifr. Ólafr is a strong and distinctive name that is still used in some Nordic countries today.

Famous People

Ólafr Haraldsson (later known as Saint Olaf), a king of Norway who played a key role in the conversion of Norway to Christianity.

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