Names Ølaf

Ølaf

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Derived from the Old Norse name "Anleifr," composed of "anu" meaning "ancestor" and "leifr" meaning "heir, descendant."
Popularity
The popularity of Ølaf is not listed, but the name Olaf had a peak in popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but has since declined in use.

cartoon of the name Ølaf
Cartoon of Ølaf

Ølaf Name meanings & History

Derived from the Old Norse name "Anleifr," composed of "anu" meaning "ancestor" and "leifr" meaning "heir, descendant.". Old Swedish form of Øylæifr. The name Ølaf is most commonly used in Norway and other Scandinavian countries.

Zodiac Sign of Ølaf: Obstinate Cancer,Obsessive Scorpio

Synonyms of Ølaf:

O: Ostentatious,Organized,Obstinate,Obsessive,Obsolete

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

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

F: Festive,Fun-loving,Fiery,Friendly

Ølaf is:

  • a Delicate name
  • a Natural name
  • a Nerdy name

Famous People

There are a few famous people with the name Olaf, including Olaf II of Norway, also known as Saint Olaf, who is the patron saint of Norway. Other famous Olafs include Olaf Tryggvason, a Viking chieftain who became a king of Norway, and Olaf V of Norway, who was King of Norway from 1957 until his death in 1991.