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Name Origin

Olga is a feminine given name of Slavic origin, meaning 'holy' or 'sacred.' It is derived from the Old Norse name ' Helga', which shares the same root as the English word 'holy'. Olga is associated with strength, wisdom, and spirituality.

slavicfeminineholysacredspiritualwisdomstrength

Famous People

Olga Korbut (1955-)

Gymnast

  • Four-time Olympic gold medalist
  • Known for her innovative and daring gymnastics routines

Olga Tokarczuk (1962-)

Writer

  • Winner of the 2018 Nobel Prize in Literature
  • Known for her novels exploring themes of identity, history, and morality

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