Ola

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
In Arabic, Ola means "highborn" or "superior." In Norwegian, it means "ancestor's relic." In Polish, it means "proud" or "wealthy."
Pronunciation
OO-la
Ola is pronounced as OH-lah.
Popularity
The popularity of the name Ola varies depending on the country or region. In Norway, Ola is a commonly used name for boys, but it is not as popular for girls. In the United States, the name Ola is rare for both boys and girls.

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Ola Name meanings & History

The name Ola has various origins, including Arabic, Norwegian, and Polish. In Arabic, Ola means "highborn" or "superior." In Norwegian, it means "ancestor's relic." In Polish, it means "proud" or "wealthy.". Norwegian and Swedish short form of Olaf. The name Ola can be used as a standalone name or as a nickname for other names that start with O. It can also be combined with other names to create compound names such as Olaoluwa (Yoruba origin).

Zodiac Sign of Ola: Obstinate Cancer,Obsessive Scorpio

Synonyms of Ola:

O: Organized,Obstinate,Obsolete,Ostentatious,Obsessive

L: Languid,Legal,Lover,Liaison,Lazy,Luscious,Lovely

A: Argumentative,Assertive,Action,Angry,Aggressive,Ambitious

Ola is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Common name
  • a Informal name
  • a Simple name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Ola include Ola Toivonen (Swedish footballer), Ola Rapace (Swedish actor), and Ola Ray (American model and actress).

2.) Ola (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Greek) a short form of Olesia.

Other Forms: Olah


3.) Ola (Male)

Usage: Yoruba

Meanings: (Yoruba) wealthy, rich.

Other Forms: Olah, Olla, Ollah


4.) Ola (Female)

Usage: Polish

Meanings: "wealth," "holy," "ancestor" (in African), "family" or "descendant" (in Arabic), "ancestral relic" (in Norwegian)

Pronunciation: AW-la
OH-lah (in Arabic), OH-luh (in English), OHL-ah (in Norwegian)


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Description: African, Arabic, Norwegian. "wealth," "holy," "ancestor" (in African), "family" or "descendant" (in Arabic), "ancestral relic" (in Norwegian). Polish short form of Aleksandra. Ola can be used as a standalone name or as a diminutive/nickname for longer names that start with Ol- such as Olaf. It is also commonly used as a surname in many cultures.

Famous People

Ola Ray (American model/actress), Ola Salo (Swedish musician), Ola Toivonen (Swedish footballer), Ola Gjeilo (Norwegian composer).

5.) Ola (Unisex)

Usage:

Meanings: The meaning of Ola varies depending on the origin. In Scandinavia, it is derived from the Old Norse word "anuR" which means ancestor. In Polish, Ola is a diminutive of Aleksandra, meaning defender or helper. In Nigeria, Ola is derived from the Yoruba language and means "wealth" or "flower."


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Description: Ola is of Scandinavian, Polish and Nigerian origin. The meaning of Ola varies depending on the origin. In Scandinavia, it is derived from the Old Norse word "anuR" which means ancestor. In Polish, Ola is a diminutive of Aleksandra, meaning defender or helper. In Nigeria, Ola is derived from the Yoruba language and means "wealth" or "flower.". From Yoruba ọlà meaning "wealth" or the related ọlá meaning "honour, respect". It is also a short form of names containing those elements. Ola can be used as a first name, middle name or even as a last name. It can be used for boys or girls and is a great name for parents looking for a short and sweet name.

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Ola include Nigerian musician Ola Onabule, Nigerian playwright Ola Rotimi and Swedish footballer Ola Toivonen.

6.) Ola (Female)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: (Scandinavian) bold

Other Forms: Olah


7.) Ola (Female)

Usage: Arabic

Meanings: The name Ola has different meanings depending on its origin. In Scandinavian languages, it means "ancestor's relic" or "ancestral heritage." In Slavic languages, it means "holy" or "blessed," and in Greek, it means "defender" or "helper."

Scripts: Ola can be written as "Ola" in English, but in Scandinavian languages, it is written as "Óla" or "Ole." In Slavic languages, it can be written as "Oла" or "Оля."
علا(Arabic)

Pronunciation: 'O-LA
Ola is usually pronounced as "OH-la" or "AW-la."


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Cartoon of Ola

Description: The name Ola has multiple origins. It can be a short form of names such as Olaf, Ole, and Olav, which have Scandinavian roots. Ola can also be a variant of names such as Olga and Aleksandra, which are of Slavic and Greek origin, respectively. The name Ola has different meanings depending on its origin. In Scandinavian languages, it means "ancestor's relic" or "ancestral heritage." In Slavic languages, it means "holy" or "blessed," and in Greek, it means "defender" or "helper.". Means "dignity", "honor", and "glory". Ola is used as both a given name and a surname. It is popular among people of Scandinavian and Slavic descent, but also used elsewhere in the world.

Famous People

Famous people with the name Ola include Nigerian singer Ola Dips, Swedish footballer Ola Toivonen, and Norwegian politician Ola Elvestuen.

8.) Ola (Unisex)

Usage: Norse

Meanings: Descendant of an ancestor

Other Forms: Olah, Olla


9.) OLA (Female)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: Norwegian name thought to be a feminine form of Olaf (ancestor’s relic). See OLAF (Male Names). (OO-LAH)


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