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olivia

ORIGIN:
germanic  /  old norse  /  latin  /  mycenaean greek 
NAME ROOT:
(ALFHER) (ÁLEIFR / *ANULAIƀAR) (ELAíA / éLAION > ŏLīVA > ŏLīVāRĭUS)
NATIVE NAME ROOT:
ELAíA / éLAION (ἐλαία / ἔλαιον)
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)”, Classic Greek “Elaion (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 Primate of All Ireland who was the last victim of the Popish Plot.

Usage

  • danishdanish
  • dutchdutch
  • englishenglish
  • faroesefaroese
  • finnishfinnish
  • frenchfrench
  • germangerman
  • greenlandicgreenlandic
  • icelandicicelandic
  • italianitalian
  • norwegiannorwegian
  • scottishscottish
  • spanishspanish
  • swedishswedish
  • welshwelsh

Related names

VARIANTS
danish
olivera, oliwia
english
alivia, olive, olivette, olyvia
faroese
olivina
finnish
oliwia, Oliivja, Uliivi, Uliivja
french
olivie, olive, olivette
icelandic
oliwia, Ólivía
italian
oliviera, uliva, oliva
norwegian
olivera, oliwia, olivie
scottish
Olibhia
spanish
olivera, oliva
swedish
olivera, oliwia, olivie
welsh
olive
MASCULINE
danish
oliver, alvar, oliwer, olliver, olivier
dutch
oliver
english
oliver, olivier, oli
faroese
olivur
finnish
oliver, alvar, oliwer, olliver, olivier
french
olivier
german
oliver, olivier
greenlandic
oliver
icelandic
oliver, alvar, Óliver, Ólíver
italian
oliviero, alvaro, olivio, uliviero, oliverio, olivero, olivieri
norwegian
oliver, alvar, oliwer, olliver, olivier, olivarius, Olivius
scottish
oliver, oilbhreis
spanish
oliver, Álvaro, oliverios, oliverio, olivo
swedish
oliver, alvar, oliwer, olliver, olivier, Olivius
welsh
oliver
PET & SHORT FORM
danish
ollie, olly, liva, Live
english
liv, livvy, ollie, olly
finnish
olli, liva
german
liv
norwegian
ollie, olli, olly, liva, Live
scottish
ollie
swedish
ollie, olli, olly, liva, Live
welsh
ollie

Use in other languages

LANGUAGES
catalan
olÍvia
croatian
olivera
czech
olivie
hungarian - magyar
olÍvia
lithuanian
Olivija
macedonian
olivera
polish
oliwia
portuguese
olÍvia
russian
oliviya
serbian
olivera
slovak
olÍvia

Geographical spread (only living languages)

Popularity & Ranking

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New Age curiosities (only for entertainment purposes)

5
Numerological Values:
5

If the chosen name for your baby has a number value of 5, it suggests brilliance, enthusiasm, energy and versatility. These individuals are believed to be adventurous and love their freedom. They like challenges and get bored with routine. They often need several activities to keep their active mind occupied.

Chakra Number:
5: The number of the Throat Chakra "Vishuddha"

The throat chakra is the fifth chakra and its color is blue. It is one the three primary colors. The main energy of blue is communication and it is the color used to soothe the soul. Explore this Divine color in depth, learn what it means and what it represents.

Color meaning:

The color blue is one of trust, honesty and loyalty. It is sincere, reserved and quiet, and doesn't like to make a fuss or draw attention. Blue hates confrontation, and likes to do things in its own way. From a color psychology perspective, blue is reliable and responsible. This color exhibits an inner security and confidence. You can rely on it to take control and do the right thing in difficult times. It has a need for order and direction in its life, including its living and work spaces.

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Name Songs

Song Artist
PRINCESS OLIVIA AL STEWART
OLIVIA ANDRÉ CLAVEAU
OLIVIA DARANFEAT. LES CHAISES
CHANSON POUR OLIVIA ELLI & JACNO
OLIVIA IVÁN NOBLE
SOMETHING LIKE OLIVIA JOHN MAYER
OLIVIA LUIS MARIANO
OLIVIA OLIVIA ROBERT CHARLEBOIS
ODE TO OLIVIA STELLA PARTON

Notable people and personalities​

Olivia Bonilla (born 1992), American Singer-songwriter And Actress
Olivia Chow (born 1957), Canadian Politician
Olivia Colman (born 1974), British Actress
Olivia Cooke (born 1993) English Actress
Olivia De Berardinis (born 1948), American Painter
Olivia De Havilland (born 1916), American Actress
Olivia Goldsmith (1949–2004), American Writer
Olivia Hallinan (born 1984) English Actress
Olivia Harrison (born 1948), Widow Of Musician George Harrison
Olivia Hussey (born 1951), British Actress
Olivia Judson (born 1970), British Biologist
Olivia Longott (born 1981), American Singer, Born Olivia Longott
Olivia Lufkin (born 1979), Japanese Singer
Olivia Manning (1908–1980), British Writer
Olivia Mariamne Devenish (1771–1814), British Socialite
Olivia Munn (born 1980), American Actress
Olivia Newton-john (born 1948), Australian Singer And Actress
Olivia Nordgren (1880–1969), Swedish Politician
Olivia O'leary (born 1949), Irish Journalist
Olivia Olson (born 1992), American Actress And Singer
Olivia Ong (born 1985), Singaporean Singer
Olivia Ruiz (born 1980), French Singer
Olivia Tennet (born 1991), New Zealand Actress
Olivia Thirlby (born 1986), American Actress
Olivia Ward Bush (1869–1944), American Writer
Olivia Wilde (born 1984), American Actress
Olivia Williams (born 1968), English Actress