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Olesya

oh-LES-yah

Popularity

#14782

falling

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Russian

Total Births

113

Peak Year

#9 in 2004

First Recorded

1998

Style

Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A diminutive of the Slavic name Aleksandra, of Greek origin, meaning 'defender of mankind'. It is common in Russian and Ukrainian cultures.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

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Personality Traits

ProtectiveStrongKindResilient

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