Olle

== 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/ === Proper noun === Olle c (genitive Olles) a diminutive of the male given names Olof or Olov 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 (archaic, jokingly) bull Synonym: tjur ==== Derived terms ==== mota Olle i grind (“nip it in the bud”, literally “stop the bull at the gate”) ==== References ==== “Olle”, in Svenska Akademiens ordbok [Dictionary of the Swedish Academy] (in Swedish)