Olof
Meaning of Olof
Originating from Sweden, the name Olof is a strong and distinctive choice for a baby boy. It is pronounced as OO-lof (/uːlɔf/) in Swedish. The name Olof has variations such as Olaf. In terms of popularity in the United States, it had occasional occurrences throughout the early 20th century. It ranked as low as 4322 in 1921 but gained some popularity, ranking as high as 1057 in 1897. Although not widely used today, Olof carries a rich history and cultural significance.
Pronunciation
Swedish
- Pronunced as OO-lof (/'uːlɔf/)
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Notable People Named Olof
| Sven Olof Joachim Palme was a prominent Swedish politician and statesman who served as Prime Minister of Sweden and led the Swedish Social Democratic Party until his assassination in 1986. |
| Olof Skötkonung, also known as Olaf the Swede, was the first Christian king of Sweden and is considered a significant figure in the transition from the Viking Age to the Middle Ages. |
| Erik Olof Mellberg is a Swedish football manager and former professional player known for his time at Aston Villa and appearances in multiple World Cup and Euro tournaments. |
| Olof Olsson was a prominent Swedish-American Lutheran clergyman and the third president of Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois. |
| Fritz-Olof Thunberg was a well-known Swedish actor, recognized for his role as the voice of the cartoon character Bamse. |
| Olof Lagercrantz was a Swedish writer, critic, literary scholar, and publicist. |
| Olof Aschberg was a Swedish banker of Russian-Jewish descent known for his leadership at Nya Banken and Roscombank. |
| Olof Hanson was a deaf Swedish architect. |
| Olof Jernberg - Olof August Andreas Jernberg was a German landscape and marine painter of Swedish ancestry, associated with the Düsseldorfer Malerschule. |
| Olof von Feilitzen was a Swedish philologist known for his specialization in Old English names. |
| Olof Johansson - Sten Olof Håkan Johansson is a Swedish politician who served as the leader of the Swedish Centre Party and as Minister for the Environment. |
| Olof Möller was a prolific Swedish science fiction author known for his Jaktrymdskepp X12 series, published between 1974 and 1980. |
| Olof Persson - Olof Gösta Anton Persson is a former Swedish footballer and current assistant coach of Malmö FF in Allsvenskan, known for his career as a central defender and international appearances for the Sweden national team. |
| Olof Celsius was a Swedish botanist, philologist, and clergyman known for his mentorship of Carl Linnaeus and his work on biblical plants and runology. |
| Olof Molander - Olof Johan Harald Molander was a renowned Swedish theatre and film director, known for his numerous productions of works by Strindberg and Shakespeare. |
