Meaning & Origin
A taxonomic genus within the family Erebidae – certain erebid moths.
Olene is a girl's baby name of Norse origin, a variant of Oline or Olena, Scandinavian feminine forms derived from the Old Norse masculine name Ólafr meaning 'ancestor' or relics of the ancestors.
Olene was used in Scandinavian-American communities, particularly in the upper Midwest, during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It carries the quiet, understated character of Scandinavian feminine names — simple in sound, rooted in ancient Norse heritage.