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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Wolf
- Origin
- Scandinavian (Old Norse)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- ULF
Ulf is a short, strong boy's name with Scandinavian roots, from Old Norse, where it means "wolf." It's bold and vintage in feel, and it's pronounced ULF (/ˈʊlf/), a single punchy syllable that's easy to say and hard to mishear.
Meaning & Origin of Ulf
Meaning: Wolf.
Origin: Scandinavian (Old Norse).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Ulf
ULFIPA /ˈʊlf/
Popularity of Ulf
Ulf does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
Names Like Ulf
These names share Ulf’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Ulf mean?
Wolf. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Ulf?
Ulf is pronounced ULF (IPA: /ˈʊlf/).
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