Olivia: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“olive; olive tree”

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اولیویا

Olivia

Olivia (اولیویا, Latin Olivia) is a Christian girl’s name that means “olive; olive tree”. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names, Olivia.

Olivia at a glance

Meaning: olive; olive tree
Gender: Girl
Origin: Latin
Faith: Christian
Say it: oh-liv-ee-uh
Syllables: 4
Letters: 6
First letter: O · ا

Meaning of Olivia

In English: olive; olive tree
اردو میں معنی: زیتون

Origin and history of Olivia

From Latin oliva, meaning 'olive'. Shakespeare used Olivia in Twelfth Night; the olive branch is a sign of peace.

Base wordLatin oliva

How to say and write Olivia

Say it: oh-liv-ee-uh4 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Olivia
Urdu: اولیویا
Original script: Olivia
Other spellings: Olive
Themes: Peace Nature

Sibling names for Olivia

Christian boy names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Olivia.

Names like Olivia

Names that sound like Olivia

Oliver

Questions about the name Olivia

What does the name Olivia mean?

Olivia means “olive; olive tree”. In Urdu: زیتون. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names (1884).

Is Olivia a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Olivia is a girl’s name.

Is Olivia a Christian name?

Yes. Olivia is used by Christian families. It is of Latin origin. From Latin oliva, meaning 'olive'. Shakespeare used Olivia in Twelfth Night; the olive branch is a sign of peace.

How do you pronounce Olivia?

Say it “oh-liv-ee-uh”: 4 syllables.

How do you write Olivia in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Olivia is written اولیویا. In its original script: Olivia.

What are other spellings of Olivia?

Olivia is also spelled Olive.

Is the meaning of Olivia verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.