Olaf

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
'ancestor's relic', 'ancestral heritage', 'the remnants of forefathers'
Pronunciation
AW-laf(Polish)
O-laf(German)
O-lahf(Dutch)
OH-laf, OH-lahf
Popularity
Olaf is a moderately popular name worldwide. In Scandinavian countries, the name is more commonly used compared to other parts of the world. According to the US Social Security Administration, Olaf was most popular in the early 1900s, and the popularity declined in the mid-1900s. However, it has been on the rise again in recent years.

cartoon of the name Olaf
Cartoon of Olaf

Olaf Name meanings & History

'ancestor's relic', 'ancestral heritage', 'the remnants of forefathers'. From the Old Norse name Áleifr meaning "ancestor's descendant", derived from the elements anu "ancestor" and leif "inheritance, legacy". This was the name of five kings of Norway, including Saint Olaf (Olaf II). Olaf is used as a masculine given name. It is also sometimes used as a surname.

Zodiac Sign of Olaf: Obstinate Cancer,Obsessive Scorpio

Synonyms of Olaf:

O: Obsolete,Ostentatious,Obstinate,Obsessive,Organized

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

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

F: Fun-loving,Fiery,Friendly,Festive

Olaf is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Rough name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Olaf II of Norway, Olaf Tryggvason (Viking King), Olaf Scholz (German politician), Olafur Ragnar Grimsson (Icelandic politician), Olaf Stapledon (British Science Fiction writer), Olaf K. Hallan (Norwegian Painter).

2.) OLAF (Male)

Usage: Polish

Meanings: A borrowing from the Scandinavians, Olaf is derived from the Old Norse Anlaff (ancestor’s relic), a compounding of the elements anu (ancestor) and laf (what is remaining, what is left of his forefathers, relic). (O-LAHF)


3.) Olaf (Male)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: (Scandinavian) watchful

Other Forms: Olay, Ole, Olef, Olev, Oluf


4.) Olaf (Male)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: (Scandinavian) ancestor. History: a patron saint and king of Norway.

Other Forms: Olaff, Olafur, Olaph, Ole, Olef, Olof, Oluf


5.) Olaf (Male)

Usage: Norse

Meanings: Descendant of an ancestor

Other Forms: Ollaf


6.) OLAF (Male)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: Derived from the Old Norse Anlaff (ancestor’s relic), which is composed of the elements anu (ancestor) and laf (what is remaining, what is left of his forefathers, relic). The name has been in constant use since the Viking age and was borne by St. Olaf, king of Norway (995-1030), who helped spread the Christian religion throughout his realm. He is now regarded as the patron saint of Norway. Cognate: Olav, Ole (Danish, Norwegian); Ola (Norwegian, Swedish); Olof, Olov, Oluf (Swedish). (OLEF, O-LAHF)


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