The name Oleg, which had existed in Russia since ancient times, has a Scandinavian origin, and means "holy, " "sacred, " "prophetic." Men named Oleg celebrate Angel Day once a year - June 3.
Name Oleg
Interestingly, the male name Oleg is formed from the Old Norse word and the name Helga. The double female name in Russian for him is Olga. The name Oleg gained distribution even in the days of pre-Christian Russia and is associated with the princely dynasty of the Rurikovich, in particular, with the prophetic Oleg, who became the first Kiev prince. That is why in those days and many centuries after this name was not called commoners. Oleg even now sounds like an adult, solid, so the parents of little Oleg come up with the most incredible diminutive and loving variants of the name from the traditional Olezhka, Olezhka to the unusual type of Olesya, Lega and Lezhik. The name also gained popularity in the countries of Eastern and Western Europe. In Germany and Austria, the female version of the name - Olga - is also common, as is their native Helga. Oleg’s name day is celebrated on October 3 - the day of memory of the Holy Right Prince Oleg Bryansky.
You can turn to your holy patron with a daily prayer: "Pray for God for me, the holy servant of God Olezha, as if I am eagerly resorting to you, first aid and prayer book for my soul."
