Oleg Name Meaning
The name Oleg comes from Russian roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Oleg below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Oleg Name Meaning
Russian form of HELGE. The Varangians brought this name from Scandinavia to Russia. It was borne by an important 10th-century Grand Prince of Kiev.
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