Láfi
See also: lafi
Icelandic
Etymology
Attested since the 18th century. Derived from the latter half of Ólafur, likely while still in its older (Old Norse) form Óláfr. Compare Láfa for the female given name Ólöf.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈlauːvɪ/
- Rhymes: -auːvɪ
- Homophone: láfi
Proper noun
Láfi m
- Diminutive form of the male given name Ólafur
Declension
declension of Láfi
| m-w1 | singular | plural | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| indefinite | definite | indefinite | definite | |
| nominative | Láfi | Láfinn | Láfar | Láfarnir |
| accusative | Láfa | Láfann | Láfa | Láfana |
| dative | Láfa | Láfanum | Láfum | Láfunum |
| genitive | Láfa | Láfans | Láfa | Láfanna |
Related terms
- Ólafur
- Óli
References
- Ásgeir Blöndal Magnússon — Íslensk orðsifjabók, 1st edition, 2nd printing (1989). Reykjavík, Orðabók Háskólans.