Olav

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OH-lahv'OH-lahv'2 syllables

🇮🇸Old Norse

Strong

MEANING

Ancestor's descendent

ORIGIN

Scandinavian

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Old Norse name 'Óláfr', which combines 'anu' (ancestor) and 'leifr' (descendant).

CULTURAL NOTES

The name Olav is often associated with Norwegian and Danish royalty.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used by many Norwegian kings, including St. Olav (Olaf II), the patron saint of Norway.

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