Ólafur
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Ólafur () is a common name in Iceland, derived from the Old Norse Óláfr , meaning "ancestor's relic".
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- male given name
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- Icelandic
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Ólafur () is a common name in Iceland, derived from the Old Norse Óláfr , meaning "ancestor's relic".
According to Icelandic custom, people are generally referred to by first and middle names and patronyms are used if disambiguation is required.
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