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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

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).

Language French
Gender Male
Phonetic oh-ⱢIH-vee-ay
IPA ˌoʊˈɫɪˌviˌeɪ

Say it as oh-ⱢIH-vee-ay. Keep the original French phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

  • · Olivier Messiaen - Composer
  • · Laurence Olivier - Actor
  • · Olivier Giroud - Footballer

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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