GirlLatin

Olivia

Meaning: Olive tree, peace

About Olivia

Olivia is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Its most-cited short meaning is “Olive tree, peace,” a sense that travels well across languages. Related spellings and variants include Liv, Livia. Indicative pronunciation: oh-LIV-ee-a. Popular note: Highly popular, elegant. When considering Olivia, check how it sounds with a surname, everyday nicknames, and spelling confusion across countries.

Origin

Latin

Variants

Liv, Livia

Pronunciation

oh-LIV-ee-a

Popularity note

Highly popular, elegant

FAQ — Olivia

What does the name Olivia mean?

Short meaning: Olive tree, peace. See the long description above for cultural context.

What is the origin of Olivia?

Most associated origin: Latin.

Are there variants of Olivia?

Related forms: Liv, Livia.