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Olga
OHL-guh
Olga (name) means a feminine given name common in Russian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian, derived from a Norse word meaning "holy.". Example: “Saint Olga of Kiev is remembered as an early Christian ruler of Rus.”
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A feminine given name common in Russian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian, derived from a Norse word meaning "holy."
"Saint Olga of Kiev is remembered as an early Christian ruler of Rus."
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Etymology
From Old East Slavic Ólĭga, a form of Helga, from Old Norse heilagr ("holy").
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What does “Olga” mean?
The word “Olga” means a feminine given name common in Russian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian, derived from a Norse word meaning "holy.".
How do you pronounce “Olga”?
“Olga” is pronounced OHL-guh (/ˈoʊlɡə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Olga” in a sentence?
Here is “Olga” used in a sentence: “Saint Olga of Kiev is remembered as an early Christian ruler of Rus.”
What part of speech is “Olga”?
“Olga” is a name.
Where does the word “Olga” come from?
The word “Olga” comes from Old Norse. From Old East Slavic Ólĭga, a form of Helga, from Old Norse heilagr ("holy").
Is “Olga” a common word?
“Olga” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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