Ólof

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Ólof is derived from the Old Norse elements 'anu' meaning "ancestor" and "leifr" meaning "heir". Therefore, it translates to "ancestor's heir" or "heir of the ancestors".
Popularity
Ólof is a relatively uncommon name outside of Scandinavia, but it has been steadily increasing in popularity in recent years.

cartoon of the name Ólof
Cartoon of Ólof

Ólof Name meanings & History

The name Ólof is derived from the Old Norse elements 'anu' meaning "ancestor" and "leifr" meaning "heir". Therefore, it translates to "ancestor's heir" or "heir of the ancestors". Old Norse variant of Ólǫf. The name Ólof is commonly used in Iceland, but it can also be found in other Scandinavian countries.

Zodiac Sign of Ólof: Obstinate Cancer,Obsessive Scorpio

Synonyms of Ólof:

O: Obsessive,Obsolete,Obstinate,Organized,Ostentatious

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

F: Fun-loving,Friendly,Festive,Fiery

Ólof is:

  • a Complex name
  • a Informal name
  • a Strong name

Famous People

Ólof Palme was a Swedish politician who served as the Prime Minister of Sweden twice. Ólof Lagercrantz was a Swedish author, journalist, and translator.