masculine Óliver

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Origin:
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Name Root:
(ALFHER) (Áleifr / *AnulaiƀaR) (elaíā / élaion > ŏlīva > ŏlīvārĭus)
Meaning:*
The origin of this name is still today quite uncertain. The theories include: 1) From the Germanic “Alfher” (from which Alvaro) or the Old Norse “Áleifr” from the Proto-Norse “*AnulaiƀaR” (from which Olaf). 2) From the Latin “ŏlīva” (olive, a symbol of peace, religious piety, or victory), referring to the fruit or the branch of the olive. 3) A third hypothesis, less accredited, is from the Mycenaean Greek “élaiwon (ἔλαιϝον),” Ancient Greek “élaion (ἔλαιον).” The names “Olaf” and “Oliver” are linked to the Latin root, but related to the Germanic and Norse, from (Alfher) and (Ólæifr). Saint Oliver Plunkett (1629–1681) was the Roman Catholic archbishop of Armagh and chief bishop of all of Ireland, who was the last victim of the papist plot.

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United States Ranking #3


Namedoctor Weekly Ranking #511

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New Age Curiosities

Numerological Values: #9

A number 9 person is humane and selfless. Compassion, tolerance, idealism and sensitivity are the hallmarks of number 9. Number 9 individuals often give unselfishly to others.

Chakra Number: #9
Chakra "Pineal Gland"

The Pineal Gland is about the size of a pea, and is in the center of the brain in a tiny cave behind and above the pituitary gland which lies a little behind the root of the nose. It is located directly behind the eyes, attached to the third ventricle. This chakra is also known as the upper dan tien. The ninth chakra is an interesting chakra in that it is in this chakra that all the Christ abilities lie dormant, waiting to be released and used in the outer and inner worlds. The shift in focus at this time is toward that Christ energy and the accompanying abilities that go along with it. Hence, a great deal of work and energy is now being sent into physical reality to help the individual open up and expand this energy center.

Color meaning: Gold

It is no surprise that gold symbolizes wealth used wisely, but it is also the symbol of good health. People who favor the color gold are optimistic. The Tibetan Buddhist believes in 5 sacred stones: the crystal for light, turquoise for infinity of sea and sky, coral for life and form, gold for the golden ray of the sun, silver for the light of the moon. Gold is intimately linked with Divinity and those gods associated with the Sun. It symbolizes wealth and success.

Name Songs

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Notable People and Personalities

Oliver Bierhoff (born 1968) Retired German Former Football Player
Oliver Bjerrehuus (born 1975) Danish Fashion Model
Oliver Cromwell (1599–1658) English Military And Political Leader
Oliver Elton (1861–1945) English Literary Scholar
Oliver Grau (born 1965) German Art Historian And Media Theoretician
Oliver Hardy (1892–1957) American Comic Actor
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Oliver Kahn (born 1969) Former German Football Player
Oliver Konsa (born 198) Estonian Professional Footballer
Oliver Kovačević (born 1974) Former Serbian Football Player
Oliver Norwood (born 1991) English Professional Footballer
Oliver Parker (born 1960) English Film Director And Screenwriter
Oliver Plunkett (1625–1681) Irish Roman Catholic Archbishop
Oliver Reed (1938–1999) English Actor
Oliver Schmitz (born 1960) South African Film Director And Screenwriter
Oliver Stone (born 1946) American Film Director, Screenwriter, And Producer
Oliver Strangfeld (born 1972) Former German Pentathlete
Oliver Sykes (born 1986) English Singer-songwriter
Olivier Adam (born 1974) French Writer
Olivier Allinéi (born 1969) Former French Basketball Player
Olivier Assayas (born 1955) French Film Director, Screenwriter And Film Critic
Olivier Beretta (born 1969) Monaco Racing Driver
Olivier Besancenot (born 1974) French Politician
Olivier Blanchard (born 1948), French Economist
Olivier Chevallier (1949–1980) Former French Grand Prix Motorcycle Road Racer
Olivier De Serres (1539–1619) French Author And Soil Scientist
Olivier Delaître (born 1967) Former French Tennis Player
Olivier Greif (1950–2000) French Composer
Olivier Guichard (1920–2004) French Politician
Olivier Martinez (born 1966) French Film Actor
Olivier Messiaen (1908–1992) French Composer, Organist And Ornithologist
Olivier Monterrubio (born 1976) French Footballer
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Olivier Père (born 1971), French Journalist And Film Critic
Olivier Roy (born 1949), Professor At The European University Institute In Florence
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Olivier Theyskens (born 1977) Belgian Fashion Designer