Skip to main content
Back to all names
GirlGreek

Olanna

oh-LAH-nuh

Popularity

#8793

stable

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

150

Peak Year

#16 in 2018

First Recorded

2012

Style

Soft & Gentle, Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

This name is often considered a variation of 'Olena,' a Slavic name meaning 'light' or 'bright.' It can also be seen as a variation of 'Helen.'

Nickname Watch

Kids pick up nicknames whether parents plan for it or not. Make sure you like the short forms too.

Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Famous Namesakes

  • Olanna

    A protagonist in Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's novel 'Half of a Yellow Sun'.

Nicknames

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

LuminousGentleResilientThoughtful

Want to explore Olanna further?

Get personalized name suggestions or dive deep into the cultural history of Olanna.

More Names to Explore

View all