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Ola

/OHⱢUH/
English Unisex

Ola is a English name meaning "Ancestor". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh. The origin of Ola is uncertain. Possible origins include Old Norse (meaning "ancestor," "relic"), Polish/Slavic (short form of names like Olena or Aleksandra), and African (Yoruba, meaning "wealth").

Language English
Gender Unisex
Phonetic OHⱢUH
IPA ˈoʊɫə

Say it as OHⱢUH. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

  • · Ola Rapace - Swedish Actor
  • · Ola Toivonen - Swedish Footballer
  • · Ola Salo - Swedish Singer

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