Gender: Male
Origin: Norwegian, Australian
Meaning: Ancestral heir, Ancestor's Relic, Relic, Ancestral Heritage
Pronunciation: OH-lahv, /ˈoʊlɑv/, AA L AH V
Popularity Rank: #24,347
Derived from the Old Norse name Ólafr, composed of the elements ól- 'ancestral' and -afr 'heir'. Olav is the modern Norwegian form of the name Olaf.
The name Olav is of Norwegian, Australian origin and means Ancestral heir, Ancestor's Relic, Relic, Ancestral Heritage. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Olav is commonly found in Norway, Netherlands, Germany, and 40 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: OH-lahv
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈoʊlɑv/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AA L AH V
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
V: Pronounce as in "van" (V AE N)
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At NamesLook, the name Olav is recorded 1,580 times globally, ranking it as the 24,347th most common name worldwide.
Olav is most prevalent in Norway, with 714 occurrences, making it the 116th most popular name in the country.
In Norway, the name Olav is found among 1 in every 112 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | #116 | 1 : 112 |
| Netherlands | #1,608 | 1 : 914 |
| Germany | #2,896 | 1 : 2,209 |
| Denmark | #1,106 | 1 : 1,613 |
| Finland | #2,537 | 1 : 3,962 |
| Sweden | #2,774 | 1 : 3,275 |
| United States of America | #45,575 | 1 : 69,581 |
| Belgium | #9,034 | 1 : 13,752 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Olav from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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