♂ Name Ole
Ole is a ♂ boy name.
Where does the name Ole come from?
Ole is a Scandinavian short form of the name Olaf, but also a German diminutive of Ulrich. Besides, Ole derived from the ancient Scandinavian name Óli, which is of the same origin as Olaf.
What does the name Ole mean?
Ole means “ancestor’s descendant” (from Olaf) and “rich powerful heritage” (from Ulrich).
Pronunciation of Ole
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Ole in the Top 50 names
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| 🇩🇪 Germany | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
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