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Male Name

Olaf

ˈoː.laf
ˈoː.lɑf
ˈɔ.laf
Overview

Gender

masculine

Origin

Categories

ancestors
Animal Crossing characters
A Series of Unfortunate Events characters
currently out of the US top 1000
Disney characters
Elder Scrolls characters
family
Frozen characters
Genshin Impact characters
German chancellors
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
66/100
classic160%
mature80%
natural80%
wholesome80%
strong100%
strange100%
simple120%

Meaning & Etymology

The name Olaf originates from the Old Norse name Áleifr, which means 'ancestor's descendant'. It is derived from the elements 'anu' meaning 'ancestor' and 'leif' meaning 'inheritance, legacy'. This name was notably borne by five kings of Norway, including Saint Olaf (Olaf II).

Etymology

Original Form:

Áleifr

Evolution:

From Proto-Norse *Anu-laibaz, combining 'anu' (ancestor, grand-father) and 'laibaz' (heirloom, descendant). Old English forms include Ǣlāf and Anlāf, with a later English form being Olave.

Source:

Old Norse

Related Names

anu

Roots

leif

Roots

Olav

Variants

Olav

Variants

Oluf

Variants

Ola

Diminutives

Ole

Diminutives

Ole

Diminutives

Oline

Feminine Forms

Oline

Feminine Forms

Olavi

Other Languages & Cultures

Olev

Other Languages & Cultures

Ólavur

Other Languages & Cultures

Olavi

Other Languages & Cultures

Uolevi

Other Languages & Cultures

Olli

Other Languages & Cultures

Ólafur

Other Languages & Cultures

Amhlaoibh

Other Languages & Cultures

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