How to Pronounce Olivier
Olivier / oh-ⱢIH-vee-ay /
The name Olivier is a Male name of French origin meaning "Elf army". It is pronounced oh-ⱢIH-vee-ay.
French Male
Meaning & Origin
Olivier is a French name meaning "Elf army". The name Olivier is of uncertain origin, potentially from the Germanic *Alfihar, meaning "elf army" or "olive tree" (from Latin oliva).
Quick Facts
Language French
Gender Male
Phonetic oh-ⱢIH-vee-ay
IPA ˌoʊˈɫɪˌviˌeɪ
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as oh-ⱢIH-vee-ay. Keep the original French phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Olivier
- · Olivier Messiaen - Composer
- · Laurence Olivier - Actor
- · Olivier Giroud - Footballer
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Frequently asked questions
- How do you pronounce Olivier?
- Olivier is pronounced oh-ⱢIH-vee-ay.
- What is the correct pronunciation of Olivier?
- The correct pronunciation of Olivier is oh-ⱢIH-vee-ay (IPA: ˌoʊˈɫɪˌviˌeɪ).
- Is Olivier a French name?
- Yes, Olivier is a French name meaning "Elf army".
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