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Name Origin

Olaf is a Scandinavian masculine given name, primarily found in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. It is derived from the Old Norse elements 'Áleifr', meaning 'ancestor's relic' or 'heirloom'.

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Famous People

Olaf Scholz (1958-)

Politician

  • Chancellor of Germany
  • Mayor of Hamburg
  • Vice-Chancellor of Germany

Olaf Stapledon (1886-1950)

Science fiction writer

  • Known for visionary and philosophical science fiction works like 'Last and First Men'
  • Influential figure in the development of the genre

Olaf Palme (1927-1986)

Politician

  • Prime Minister of Sweden (1969-1976, 1982-1986)
  • Prominent advocate for international peace and disarmament
  • Nobel Peace Prize nominee

Olaf Thon (1966-)

Footballer

  • World Cup winner with Germany (1990)
  • Bundesliga champion with Bayern Munich (1989, 1990)

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