Name Day Wishes for Olha

On July 11, under the Revised Julian calendar of the OCU and UGCC, Ukraine honors Saint Olha, Equal-to-the-Apostles Princess of Kyiv (Old Style communities — July 24). It is the name day of everyone named Olha (Olga), and the princess herself is a symbol of wisdom, strength and courage. Here you will find name day wishes for Olha — short, heartfelt, for a friend, mom, sister, your love and a colleague, plus poems. “Happy Name Day, Olha” is searched 2.6K times a month in Ukraine.

General name day wishes are in our name day wishes; another popular collection is Saint Andrew’s name day.

Short name day wishes for Olha

• Happy Name Day, Olha! Wisdom, beauty and happiness.
• Happy name day, Olha! May your guardian angel always be by your side.
• Happy Name Day! Strength of spirit like that of Saint Princess Olha.
• Olha, congratulations! May every day bring you joy and flowers.
• Happy name day, Olha! Health, love and dreams come true.
• Happy Name Day, dear Olha! Shine and be happy.

Heartfelt name day wishes

• Olha, happy name day! Your name was borne by a wise and strong princess — and you, too, combine gentleness and strength. I wish you harmony, love and happy days.
• Happy name day, Olha! May your heavenly patroness protect you, give you wisdom in decisions and peace in your heart.
• Happy Name Day! May your life have more bright moments, loyal friends and reasons to smile.

For a friend

• Olha, my friend, happy name day! Thank you for your sincerity, support and our laughter. May all your plans come true.
• Happy name day, dear! I wish you ease, inspiration and people around you who truly value you.
• Happy Name Day! You are the sunshine of our group. Stay just as bright.

For mom, sister or your love

• Mom, happy name day! You are the dearest Olha in the world. Thank you for your love and care. Health and joy to you.
• Sis, happy name day! May your angel protect you and your dreams come true with ease.
• My dear Olha, happy name day! You are my inspiration. I love you and promise to give you flowers not only on holidays.

For a colleague

• Olha, happy name day! Success at work, a great mood and pleasant surprises.
• Happy name day! Thank you for your professionalism and kindness. May your guardian angel help you in everything.

Name day poems for Olha

Happy Name Day, dear Olha!
May your fate be kind and bright,
May your angel guard you always
And fill your days with light!

Olha, wise and beautiful,
May your life be calm and clear,
Strong like the saint whose name you bear,
Loved and happy every year!

About the feast

• Saint Olha was a princess of Kyiv and the first ruler of Rus to adopt Christianity.
• She is called Equal-to-the-Apostles for her role in spreading the faith.
• Olha’s name day is July 11 (New Style) or July 24 (Old Style).
• Traditionally, those celebrating are given flowers and warm words.

Gift ideas for women are in our birthday wishes for a woman and birthday wishes for a friend.

Flowers for Olha

A bouquet is the best name day gift. Tender boxed arrangements or pastel rose bouquets suit Olha perfectly.

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More ideas in our flowers in a box and holiday flowers collections.

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FAQ

When is Olha’s name day?

July 11, according to the Revised Julian calendar of the OCU and UGCC. Old Style communities celebrate on July 24.

Who was Saint Olha?

A 10th-century princess of Kyiv, wife of Prince Ihor, a wise ruler and the first ruler of Rus to adopt Christianity.

What gift suits Olha on her name day?

A bouquet, a card with a personal wish, jewelry or a gift certificate — and, of course, warm words.

Another popular name day is Tetiana’s name day (January 12).

Another autumn name day: Kateryna’s name day (24 November).

A summer name day: Nataliia’s name day (26 August).

Olha is the female form of Oleh. Here are Oleh name day wishes (20 September).

Princess Olha's husband was named Ihor. See Ihor name day wishes (5 June and 19 September).

Read also: birthday wishes for Olha.

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Author: Maria Svitlovir

Graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of Biology and Medicine (2001). BSc in Biology, MSc in Horticulture. Writes about plants, works at a garden centre selecting and repotting plants, and contributes to plant reference guides.