Oleg
OH-leg
A name with old Norse roots meaning “holy” or “sacred.”
Meaning
The name is associated with the Russian form of the Norse name Helgi, and in the excerpts it is glossed as meaning “holy.” The sources also note that Olga is the feminine form of Oleg, not a translation of Helena. In broader usage, Oleg is a Slavic name ultimately tied to the old Scandinavian tradition.
Origin
Old NorseRussianmasculine
Fun fact
The excerpts specifically correct a common mistake: Olga is not derived from Helena, but is the feminine form of Oleg.
Confidence: sourced. Sources: History of Christian Names, Girls' Names and Name-Day and Birthday Book.