Olaf

The meaning of Olaf is 'ancestor's heir'. This name was used by five of the kings of Norway, and was also borne by Saint Olaf. Saint Olaf is believed to be the reason behind the popularization of the name. The name is thought to have derived from Proto-Norse origin, from the word 'anu-laibaz', which is composed elements 'anu' meaning 'ancestor' or 'grand-father' and 'laibaz' meaning 'heirloom' or 'descendant'. There are many other variants of this name such as Olev, Olli, Áleifr, Olaf, Olav, Oluf, Ole, Ólavur, Ólafur, Amhlaoibh, Ola, Olavo, Olof, Olov, Ola and Olle.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

ancestor's relic

Origin

Norse

Numerology

O is for ornate, nothing plain here!

L is for love, everlasting.

A is for activities, for you have many.

F is for fancy, never just plain you!

Lucky

Olaf lucky number is 7.

The detectives of numerology, 7 is known for its investigative abilities and analytical skills. Astrologically, the number 7 can be thought of as a blend of Virgo and Scorpio energy: 7 is extremely detail-oriented, but is driven by inner-wisdom as opposed to tangible realities.

Famous People Named Olaf

• Selma Blair American actress
• Selma Björnsdóttir Icelandic singer
• Selma Ergec Turkish,German actress, beauty queen, & doctor
• Selma Harrington Bosnian,Irish architect & designer
• Selma Kurz Austrian opera singer