&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:Fresco_showing_a_woman%27s_face_from_Herculaneum,_she_is_wearing_a_garland_of_olives,_probably_from_a_sacrifice_scene,_Naples_National_Archaeological_Museum_(14840101424).jpg) Ancient Roman woman wearing a garland of olives in a fresco from Herculaneum. | |
| Gender | Feminine |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | English |
| Meaning | olive tree |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Oliver, Olivia |
Olive is a feminine given name of English origin meaning olive tree. [1] The name is associated with peace because of the symbolism of the olive branch. An olive wreath has traditionally been worn by champions as a symbol of victory.[2] It has also been seen as a symbol of fruitfulness.[3]
- ^ "Meaning, origin and history of the name Olive".
- ^ "Olive - Baby Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity".
- ^ Hanks, Patrick; Hardcastle, Kate; Hodges, Flavia (2006). Oxford Dictionary of First Names. Oxford University Press. p. 210. ISBN 0-19-861060-2.