Quick answer
Olaf is a boy name with Old Norse roots meaning "ancestor's descendant".
Pronunciation: German /ˈoː.laf/; Dutch /ˈoː.lɑf/; Polish /ˈɔ.laf/.
Meaning and history
This name comes from the Old Norse name Áleifr meaning "ancestor's descendant", derived from the elements anu "ancestor" and leif "inheritance, legacy". This was the name of five kings of Norway, including Saint Olaf (Olaf II).
Notes and context
Usage: norwegian, danish, german, dutch, polish