Name:
Olga
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Old Norse
Meaning:
Olga is a Russian variant of Helga. Helga originates in Old Norse language and means "divine woman". It is a feminine form of Helge. Helga is a very popular name in Scandinavian countries and Germany, in the United States it has never gained popularity. Olga was the name of several saints and it has always been a popular feminine given name among royalty in Russia.
Pronunciation:
AWL-gah
The Five Elements:
Metal
Also Spelled Like...:
Olenka
Olina
Olunka
Oluska
Olya
Olyusha
Famous Olga:
Olga Soukharnova : Member of the National Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
Olga Arias : writer
Olga Broumas : writer
Olga Costa : Mexican artist
Olga Fastrova : writer
Olga Guerra : published author
Olga Humphrey : writer
Olga Meyer : writer
Olga Orozco : writer
Olga Fonda : actress