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