Olafur

Olafur is a mighty name that has quite some significance in the history of the world. It is a name that is generally used to name boys. First, we come to the origin of the name. Olafur is a name that finds its roots in Old Norse, the language was spoken in Scandinavia and later in their settlements in other parts of the world. The name subsequently became quite popular among children. One of the famous people hailing from this region is Olaf II Haraldsson. He was the King of Norway between 1015-1028 and was given the title of Rex Perpetuus Norvegiae. This translates to ‘Norway’s Eternal King’. We now come to the meaning of the name. The meaning of Olafur is ‘ancestor’s relic’. The name might be a means of your child getting in touch with their ancestors. Eventually, Olafur became one of the most popular choices of names in Iceland. It was ranked as the fifth common male name, with more prominent names being Einar and Gunnar. The English version of Olafur would be Oliver.

Gender

Boy

Origin

Norse

Numerology

O is for openness, it’s refreshing!

L is for love, your love of life!

A is for affirm, the certainty of knowledge.

F is for favorite, everyone’s best friend.

U is for upstanding, your inner-self.

R is for realist, the way you are.

Lucky

Olafur lucky number is 1.

1 symbolizes a pioneering spirit, independent nature, and innate leadership capabilities. On a bad day, 1 can be a bit bossy or boastful, hiding any insecurities behind over-developed self-importance. 1 must remember that although it is first, it can very quickly become the loneliest number. Even the most autonomous 1s need the support of their friends, family, and lovers.

Famous People Named Olafur

• Olafur Ragnar Grimsson former President of Iceland