Hans-Olof
Germanic and Old Norse · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Hans-Olof
Hans-Olof is a Scandinavian compound name combining "Hans" (a Germanic form of "John," meaning "God is gracious") and "Olof" (from Old Norse "Áleifr," meaning "ancestor's descendant" or "heir").
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Etymology
Hans-Olof is a Scandinavian compound name combining "Hans" (a Germanic form of "John," meaning "God is gracious") and "Olof" (from Old Norse "Áleifr," meaning "ancestor's descendant" or "heir"). The name is primarily used in Swedish and Norwegian cultures, with particular prevalence in Sweden during the 20th century, reflecting a tradition of combining saints' names with Norse heritage names.
Hans-Olof currently ranks #3,440 in the United States as a boy's name.
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