Friday, November 20, 2009

What is the origin of the name Ola, the short Polish name for Aleksandra?

The name Aleksandra means 'protector of mankind' but Ola is a common nickname used in Poland without any meaning. Where does the name come from? Is it a deviated translation of some sort?

What is the origin of the name Ola, the short Polish name for Aleksandra?
I have a male friend from Sweden named Ola.





As a male name, Ola is the Norwegian and Swedish variant of Olaf., "ancestor" or "descendant".





As a female name, Ola is the Polish short form of Aleksandra, "defender of mankind".
Reply:http://www.polishforums.com/orla_ola_nam...





since my dad's mother is polish , i can tell u that Ola is a polish name, shortened from Aleksandra.
Reply:In Russian Ola is a short version of Olga,


that name came from Scandinavia, with vikings...


Alexandra is a female form of Greek Name Alexander...


the "defender of men"...


In Russia they use short forms: "Sasha, Alia, Shura"


for the name Alexandra.


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