Oleg (Russian: Олег), Oleh (Ukrainian: Олег), or Aleh (Belarusian: Алег) is an East Slavic given name. The name is very common in Russia, Ukraine, and Belаrus. . Origins. Oleg derives from the Old Norse Helgi (Helge), meaning "holy", "sacred", or "blessed". The feminine equivalent is Olga. While Germanic in origin, "Oleg" is not very common outside Eastern European countries, while "Helge" and "Helga" are common names in Scandinavia. People named Oleg. Rulers and nobles. Oleg the Wise, 9th–10th-century leader and conqueror of Kievan Rus' Oleg of Dereva (died 977), prince of the Derevlians.
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Oleg (Russian: Олег), Oleh (Ukrainian: Олег), or Aleh (Belarusian: Алег) is an East Slavic given name. The name is very common in Russia, Ukraine, and Belаrus. . Origins. Oleg derives from the Old Norse Helgi (Helge), meaning "holy", "sacred", or "blessed". The feminine equivalent is Olga. While Germanic in origin, "Oleg" is not very common outside Eastern European countries, while "Helge" and "Helga" are common names in Scandinavia. People named Oleg. Rulers and nobles. Oleg the Wise, 9th–10th-century leader and conqueror of Kievan Rus' Oleg of Dereva (died 977), prince of the Derevlians.
