Olivier
/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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