Olle

See also: olle, ølle, and õlle

Swedish

Etymology

Affix of the first two letters in Olof and Olov, Ol +‎ (gemination) l +‎ (hypocoristic suffix) -e.

Compare with Swedish male given name hypocoristic forming.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /²ʊlːɛ/
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Proper noun

Olle c (genitive Olles)

  1. a diminutive of the male given names Olof or Olov
  2. a male given name, based on the diminutive above

Usage notes

  • In general use as a formal given name since early 20th century.

Noun

Olle c

  1. (archaic, jokingly) bull
    Synonym: tjur

Derived terms

  • mota Olle i grind (“nip it in the bud”, literally “stop the bull at the gate”)

References

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