Olla as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Olla

What is the meaning of the name Olla ?

The baby name Olla is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced OH-lah (/ˈoʊlə/),OL-uh (/ˈɒlə/).

Olla is Latin, Scandinavian in Origin.

Olla is a rare feminine given name with multiple roots. In Slavic circles it can reflect Olya/Olia, the nickname of Olga, ultimately from Old Norse Helga meaning “holy, blessed.” In Scandinavia it overlaps with Ulla, the pet form of Ulrika/Ulrikke (Old High German uodal “heritage” + rīhhi “ruler”). In Polish records, Olla sometimes represents an Anglicized doubling of Ola, the familiar short form of Aleksandra “defender.”

As an independent name, Olla appears sporadically in late‑19th to early‑20th‑century Britain and the United States, often among Eastern European or Scandinavian families, and sees occasional modern revival for its brisk vintage sound. Related forms and variants include Ola, Olya, Olia, Ulla, Olga, Ulrika/Ulrikke, and Aleksandra/Alexandra; nicknames may be Oli, Ollie, or Ulli. Depending on origin, meanings span “holy/blessed,” “ruler of the homeland,” or “protector/defender.”