Olha

Meaning of Olha

Olha is a lovely and unique name for baby girls. It originates from Ukraine and holds cultural significance in the country. The pronunciation of Olha in Ukrainian is OL-ha (/'ɔl.ha/). This name may also be spelled as Olya. Although it is not a common name in the United States, there were 8 occurrences of babies being named Olha in 1955, ranking at number 4375. With its beautiful sound and rich cultural associations, Olha is a special choice for parents looking for a distinctive name for their daughter.

Pronunciation

Ukrainian

  • Pronunced as OL-ha (/'ɔl.ha/)

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Notable People Named Olha

Olha Yulianivna Kobylianska was a Ukrainian modernist writer, nationalist, and feminist.
Olha Vasylivna Bura was a Ukrainian activist and Hero of Ukraine who participated in the Euromaidan protests and tragically passed away due to injuries sustained during the protests.
Olha Saladukha - Olha Saladuha is a former Ukrainian triple jumper who currently serves as a member of the Ukrainian parliament.
Olha Mykhailivna Vasylevska-Smahliuk is a Ukrainian journalist and politician, serving as a Member of Parliament and Chair of the Subcommittee on the Functioning of Payment and Information Systems and Prevention of Money Laundering.
Olha Fedorivna Franko (Junior) was a Ukrainian writer known for creating the first Ukrainian cookbook.
Olha Ovdiychuk is a Ukrainian footballer known for playing as a forward for Fomget GSK in the Turkish Women's Super League and the Ukraine women's national team.
Olha Skrypak is a Ukrainian athlete known for her achievements in long-distance events.
Olha Shliakhova is a Ukrainian basketball player who competed in the women's tournament at the 1996 Summer Olympics.
Olha Kotovska is a Ukrainian long distance runner known for her specialization in the marathon and her participation in the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Olha Zolotarova is a Ukrainian synchronized swimming competitor.
Olha Teslenko is a Ukrainian former artistic gymnast who competed at the 1996 and 2000 Summer Olympics.
Olha Leonova is a Ukrainian diver who participated in the women's 10 metre platform event at the 2004 Summer Olympics.
Olha Yefimenko is a Ukrainian diver who participated in the women's 3 metre springboard event at the 2000 Summer Olympics.
Olha Kondrashova is a Ukrainian synchronized swimming competitor.
Olha Haidamaka is a Ukrainian artist and the recipient of the International Art Arkhip Kuindzhi Prize in 2023.
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