Ole

Ole Meaning & Origin

About Ole
The name "Ole" is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the Old Norse name "Óláfr." It means "ancestor's descendant" or "forefather's heir." It is a traditional and popular name in Norway and Denmark, often used as a short form of names like Olaf or Olav. The name carries a sense of heritage and lineage, symbolizing a connection to one's ancestors.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ole are male.

Ole Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -58.33% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AL
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O400
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW1 L
🌐 IPA
/ˌoʊˈleɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ole in Braille

Here's how to represent Ole in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Ole in braille

How to Spell the Name Ole in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Ole using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Ole in sign language

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