olaya

Olaya is a name that appears in different contexts, including a district in Saudi Arabia, a given name of Arabic origin, and a surname in Spanish-speaking countries.

In Riyadh, Olaya District is a central business district that houses offices, retail centers, and hotels. Olaya Street is a major thoroughfare running through the area, and the district includes notable landmarks and office towers.

As a given name, Olaya is of Arabic origin and is usually feminine. It is related to names such as Alya or Alia, meaning "high" or "exalted."

As a surname, Olaya appears in Latin America. A notable bearer is Enrique Olaya Herrera, who served as president of Colombia from 1930 to 1934; the Medellín international airport is named in his honor (Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport).