Olaf

Boy

Origin: Norse · Germanic

Meaning

“Old Norse Áleifr, 'ancestor's relic' (or 'heir of the ancestors')”

Source

Cultural Notes

Saint Olaf II of Norway is the patron saint of Norway and several Norwegian kings bore this name which remains a quintessential Scandinavian given name.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1900s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Olaf

  • Olaf II of Norway (patron saint of Norway), Olaf Scholz (German chancellor)

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