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Ola
Ola (name) means a given name of Yoruba or Scandinavian origin, also used as a surname. Example: “Ola grew up in Lagos before moving to London.”
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A given name of Yoruba or Scandinavian origin, also used as a surname.
"Ola grew up in Lagos before moving to London."
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_____ grew up in Lagos before moving to London.
Etymology
From Yoruba ọlá ("honor"), or as a surname from Spanish/Basque ola ("forge").
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What does “Ola” mean?
The word “Ola” means a given name of Yoruba or Scandinavian origin, also used as a surname.
How do you use “Ola” in a sentence?
Here is “Ola” used in a sentence: “Ola grew up in Lagos before moving to London.”
What part of speech is “Ola”?
“Ola” is a name.
Where does the word “Ola” come from?
The word “Ola” comes from Spanish. From Yoruba ọlá ("honor"), or as a surname from Spanish/Basque ola ("forge").
Is “Ola” a common word?
“Ola” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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