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First name Olav - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
Swedish
Nameday
Meaning
Olav is a masculine given name of Scandinavian origin. It derives from the same roots as Olaf and conveys the idea of inheriting from one's ancestors or lineage. A notable bearer of the name was Olav V, who was King of Norway from 1957 to 1991.
Famous people with the first name Olav
- Olav V (Norwegian nobleman)
- Nils Olav (Norwegian canoeist)
- Johan-Olav Botn (Norwegian biathlete)
First names similar to Olav
These names share a close sound or structure with Olav and provide extra inspiration.