Male Name
Oluf
Overview
Gender
masculine
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Meaning & Etymology
Oluf is a Danish variant of the name Olaf, which is of Old Norse origin, meaning 'ancestor's relic'. The name has been used in Denmark for centuries, often associated with royalty and historical figures.
Etymology
Original Form:
Óláfr
Evolution:
The name evolved from Old Norse 'Óláfr' to Old Danish 'Olaf', and later to the variant 'Oluf' in modern Danish.
Source:
Old Norse