Origin:Swedish
Other Origin(s):Norse
Meaning:Ancestor's descendant
Olov is a Swedish name for boys that's Old Norse in origin, meaning "ancestor's descendant." Though inspired by Olaf, which has quite a repertoire of famous bearers over the centuries, Olov is still just as legendary a choice for your little one. Author Per Olov Enquist is one of Sweden's most famous novelists, and Sven-Olov Lawesson was a Swedish scientific pioneer who popularized a chemical compound later named after him. Whether in awe of the sciences or the arts, your little Olov will find plenty of inspiration in their name.
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Sources

  • Behind the Name, Olov, July 2018

  • Behind the Name, Olaf, December 2022

  • WordSense Dictionary, Óláfr

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