Olof
OH-lof
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Norse
Total Births
107
Peak Year
#9 in 1914
First Recorded
1883
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A Scandinavian name of Old Norse origin, derived from 'Óláfr', meaning 'ancestor's heir' or 'heir of the ancestors'.
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Olof Palme
Former Prime Minister of Sweden, assassinated in 1986.
Olofström
A historical figure, Swedish king known for his reign.
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