Olga
Americannoun
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Saint, died a.d. 968?, regent of Kyiv until 955: saint of the Russian Orthodox Church.
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a female given name: from a Scandinavian word meaning “holy.”
Example Sentences
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Olga Kefalogianni said the Greek government did not want visitors to be "burdened" by bureaucratic procedures when entering or leaving the country.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
Ruby Cochrane and Olga Nikolaeva epitomized the mindset Mira Costa brought to Saturday afternoon’s Southern Section Division 1 girls’ beach volleyball championship match at Long Beach City College.
From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026
"There is no 'boom' or sharp increase, but there are always clients interested in this country," said Olga, the administrator of a Moscow travel agency that offers tours to North Korea for around $1,500.
From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026
Olga Freidenberg’s journals recorded the indignities and horrors of daily life in the Soviet Union.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
“My darling, you must call me Mum. Mum Olga sounds so cozy.”
From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine
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