Meaning: Ancestor’s descendant
The story
Olav is a Norwegian and Danish form of Olaf. Its older Norse elements concern ancestry and inheritance, and its royal history includes the tradition of Saint Olaf.
Nicknames
- Ola
Spellings & variants
- Olaf
- Olof
- Ólafur
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Olav comes from Norwegian and Old Norse.
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