Olaf
OH-luhf
Popularity
#13645
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Norse
Total Births
2,525
Peak Year
#79 in 1916
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Olaf is a Norse name meaning 'ancestor's relic' or 'descendant of the ancestors'. It signifies heritage and tradition.
Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Olaf II of Norway
King of Norway, later Saint Olaf
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