Ulf
OOLF
Boy · Scandinavian
Meaning: Wolf
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Ylva
Girl · Scandinavian · Short name
- Meaning
- She-wolf
- Pronunciation
- EEL-vah
- Origin
- Scandinavian
- Popularity
- Rare in Sweden (2023)
From Old Norse 'úlfr' meaning wolf; the feminine form.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
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Languages in use: Nordic, Old Norse
Commonly used in: Scandinavia, Sweden, United States
Alternate spellings
UlvaOld Norse
Variant transliteration.
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Behind the Name, Scandinavian Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.
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