Olov

Olof is a Swedish male first name. In addition, there is a very rarely used, older spelling for language, ethnic group and culture of the Wolof.

Origin and Meaning

Olof is a variant of Olaf.

Bearers of the name

  • Olof Åhlström (1756-1835), Swedish composer
  • Olof cup (1932-2008), real name of German magician Marvelli Jr.
  • Olof Celsius the Elder (1670-1756), Swedish botanist, linguist, researcher and rune priest
  • Olof Mellberg ( born 1977 ), Swedish football player
  • Olof Molander (1892-1966), Swedish actor and director
  • Olof Palme (1927-1986), Prime Minister of Sweden
  • Olof Rudbeck the Elder (1630-1702), Swedish polymath
  • Olof Rudbeck the Younger (1660-1740), Swedish anatomist
  • Olof Skötkonung ( † around 1022), the first Christian king of Sweden
  • Olof Strömsten (1909-1959), Finnish football and Bandyspieler
  • Olof Tempelman (1745-1816), Swedish architect
  • Holy Odulf of Utrecht ( also Odulphus, Olof, Oelbert; † about 854 ), Benedictine missionary in Friesland; " Apostle of the Frisians "
  • Male first name
  • Swedish personal name
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