Ola name meaning

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Updated: March 20th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Old Norse, Arabic and Old Greek
Usage: English, Scandinavian, African, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: o-la
Meaning: Wealth, Defender of Mankind, Ancestor, Ancestor's Descendent, Ancestor's Descendant, Moral Greatness and Heritage of the Ancestors
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What does Ola mean?

Of Old Norse, Arabic and Old Greek origin, Admired and Perpetual Ola is used as a gender insensitive name which is specifically used in Swedish, English, Danish, Scandinavian, Norwegian, African and Finnish, Ola means "Wealth, Defender of Mankind, Ancestor, Ancestor's Descendent, Ancestor's Descendant, Moral Greatness or Heritage of the Ancestors".

Ola is a version of venerable and saintly Olaf. Olaf is Swedish cognate of Olef. Also Olaf is equivalent of Ólafr in Danish and Swedish languages. Olaf's meaning is Happy and Heritage of the Ancestors is originated from Old Norse.

Ola is feminine form of Ole. Ole is shortened form of Olaf. Also Ole is shortened form of names with "Od". Ole is equivalent of Óli in Norwegian and Swedish languages.

Ole's meaning is Home, Happy and Heritage of the Ancestors is originated from Old Norse. Ola is equivalent of Alexandra in Polish language. Also Ola is equivalent of Helga in Polish language..

Also Ola is equivalent of Its Variants in Norwegian and Swedish languages.

How do I pronounce Ola?

Two syllabled Ola is pronounced as o-la.

Variants of Ola

Ohla, Olaf, Olef, Ólafr, Amhlaidh, Olf, Olen, Alexandra, Helga, Alandra, Lexia, Aleka, Axelia, Helgar, Olina, Olga, Alek, Jona, Ólæif, Óleifr, Olafr, Olof, Ulfr, Olien, Allandra, Alejandra, Alondra, Lexie, Alexia, Alice, Alika, Axelle, Helger, Helge, Olinda, Oline, Olla, Olgunn, Alec, Alexander, Alexius, Jon, Jonette, Jehanne, Ieuan, Johanan, Jonas, John, Jonah, Johanna, Jonathan

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How popular is the name Ola?

Ola was among the popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1880 around 30175 babies have been given the moniker. When at the peak of its usage in 1886, 755 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 140th position.

However after 198 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts. In addition to that, the given name has been in the top 500 baby names an amazing 68 times

Ola is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 2000 names.

In 2015, it ranked 1279th when 26 girls were named Ola. Over 229 babies in England and Wales have been named Ola. However things change on global perspective, Ola is extremely popular in Egypt where every 1 in 500 have the name.

Also the baby name is popular in Poland, Nigeria, Sudan, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Jordan, Palestine, Norway, Sweden and Lebanon. As per our estimate, over 530000 babies have been bestowed Ola around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018908511
2017677017
2016635719
2015694917
2014109139
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What numbers say about Ola?

Sometimes, you act selfishly. People see you as their leader because of your attitude, determination, and creative thinking. You always do it with a purpose, and that's to teach others what you've learned. You act responsibly when involving other people in your actions. You are a good friend and know how to keep secrets. You are pretty, smart and charismatic, you still doubt yourself. Your personal progress matters more than your professional achievements and goals.

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Middle names for Ola

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Famous people named Ola

  • Ola Larsmo, was
  • Ola Ullsten, Swedish politician and diplomat
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  • Ola Snortheim, Norwegian artist and record producer
  • Ola Schubert, Swedish Flash animator whose films have won awards
  • Ola Hansson, Swedish poet, prose writer, and critic
  • Ola Nilsson, former Swedish football player
  • Ola Sundell, Swedish politician of the Moderate Party
  • Ola Rask, Swedish social democratic politician
  • Ola Håkansson, Swedish singer, composer and producer
  • Ola Johan Gjengedal, Norwegian politician for the Christian Democratic Party
  • Ola H. Kveli, Norwegian politician for the Liberal Party and later the Liberal People's Party
  • Ola Olsen, Norwegian politician for the Christian Democratic Party
  • Ola T. Heggem, Norwegian farmer and politician for the Centre Party
  • Ola Torstensen Lyngstad, Norwegian newspaper editor and politician for the Liberal Party
  • Ola Didrik Saugstad, Norwegian pediatrician and neonatologist noted for his research on resuscitation of newborn children and his contribution to reduce child mortality
  • Ola By Rise, Norwegian football coach and former player
  • Ola Skjåk Bræk, Norwegian banker and politician for the Liberal Party
  • Ola Rotimi,
  • Ola Ray, American model and actress most notable for her role as the girlfriend of Michael Jackson
  • Ola Borten Moe, Norwegian politician and Member of Parliament for the Centre Party
  • Ola Rapace, Swedish actor
  • Ola Kimrin, former American football placekicker
  • Ola Salo, child, where, in 1991
  • Ola Dybwad-Olsen, former Norwegian footballer
  • Ola L. Mize, United States Army officer and a recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions
  • Ola Tidman, Swedish footballer
  • Ola Toivonen, Swedish footballer
  • Ola Jordan, Polish professional ballroom dancer
  • Ola B. Johannessen Ola Bjørnssønn Johannessen is a Norwegian director, stage producer and theater director.
  • Ola Balogun in movie Ajani Ogun as Director
  • In 1970 drama and mystery movie, Dager fra 1000 år, Ola Brun played segment "Vokse opp".
  • Ola Humphrey, from 1919 comedy movie Coax Me, who portrayed Mrs. Tashman.
  • In 1948 flick, Trollfossen, Ola Isene characterized Strøm, generaldirektøren.
  • In 2009, Ola Ghanim portrayed the role of Dr. Hala in comedy, romance film El academia.

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