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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 Palme (1927-1986)

Politician

  • Prime Minister of Sweden
  • Nobel Peace Prize nominee

Olaf Scholz (1958-)

Politician

  • Current Chancellor of Germany

Olaf Thon (1966-)

Footballer

  • Won the UEFA European Championship with Germany in 1996
  • Played for Hamburger SV and Borussia Dortmund

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