Origin:Slavic
Other Origin(s):Greek
Meaning:Defender of men
If you can envision baby one day using their voice to defend the downtrodden or make positive change in the world, then consider the name Olesja. Meaning “defender of men,” Olesja is a Slavic version of the Old Greek name Alexandra. With this special choice, baby is sure to grow up to embrace their full potential and power. This name has previously been somewhat of a hidden gem, but baby Olesja is sure to demonstrate why it needs no defense.
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