Holy, sacred, or blessed
Oleg is the Slavic form of the Old Norse name Helgi. It was introduced to Eastern Europe by Varangian (Viking) settlers and became a prominent name among the ruling Rurik dynasty of Kievan Rus. It carries the connotation of being dedicated to the gods or spiritually healthy.
Varangian prince who ruled Kievan Rus in the 10th century
French-born American fashion designer for Jacqueline Kennedy
Russian industrialist and billionaire
Ballon d'Or winning Soviet and Ukrainian footballer
KGB officer in the television series The Americans · The Americans
Famous Soviet and Russian circus clown
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
