Леся
/Lé-sya/
Short form of Oleksandra; "protector".
Gender
Girls
Origin
Greek
Popularity
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Syllables
2 syllables
Meaning
Short form of Oleksandra; "protector".
An independent form of the name Oleksandra or Larisa that became a symbol of Ukrainian literature and indomitable spirit thanks to Lesya Ukrainka.
Nicknames & variations
Лесюня
Personality traits
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Famous bearers
Леся Українка
Similar names
Лариса
GirlsGreek
Seagull or one from the city of Larisa.
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Олеся
GirlsUkrainian
forest-like, from the word "forest"
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Сабіна-Людмила-Марія
GirlsArabic
wise, sweet to people, seas
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Омарана
GirlsArabic
long-lived, vital
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Ніліна
GirlsJewish
Nile River
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Злата
GirlsSlavic
Gold or golden.
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Соломія
GirlsAncient Hebrew
Peace, peaceful, calm
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Василися
GirlsGreek
king, ruler
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