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At a Glance
- Meaning
- She-wolf
- Origin
- Old Norse / Old Swedish
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- IL-vah
Ylva (IL-vah) is a girl's name from Old Norse and Old Swedish, and it means "she-wolf." It has a free-spirited, boho, bold feel, a good fit if you want a name with a little wildness in it. It's short, easy to say, and doesn't lean on a long string of syllables to make an impression.
Meaning & Origin of Ylva
Meaning: She-wolf.
Origin: Old Norse / Old Swedish.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Ylva
IL-vahIPA /ˈɪlvə/
Popularity of Ylva
Ylva 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 Ylva
These names share Ylva’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Ylva mean?
She-wolf. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Ylva?
Ylva is pronounced IL-vah (IPA: /ˈɪlvə/).
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