At a Glance
- Meaning
- Ancestor's heir
- Origin
- Old Norse
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- OH-lahf
Olaf is an Old Norse boy's name meaning “ancestor's heir”. It appears in 3 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Olaf
Meaning: Ancestor's heir.
Origin: Old Norse.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Olaf
OH-lahfIPA /ˈoʊlɑːf/
Popularity of Olaf
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