Olesha
Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Olesha
Olesha is a Russian diminutive form of Alexei, derived from the Greek name Alexandros (Alexios), meaning "defender of men" through its root elements "alexein" (to defend) and "aner" (man).
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Etymology
Olesha is a Russian diminutive form of Alexei, derived from the Greek name Alexandros (Alexios), meaning "defender of men" through its root elements "alexein" (to defend) and "aner" (man). The name is primarily used in Russian and Eastern Orthodox Christian cultures, with notable literary association through Soviet writer Yuri Olesha (1899–1960).
Olesha currently ranks #10,125 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1975.
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