Ulva: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Wolf; also the name of a Scottish island meaning 'wolf island'
Origin
Old Norse
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
OOL-vuh

Ulva is an Old Norse girl's name meaning “Wolf; also the name of a Scottish island meaning 'wolf island'”. It appears in our list of 200+ Tough, Badass Girl Names for a Fierce Little Force.

Meaning & Origin of Ulva

Meaning: Wolf; also the name of a Scottish island meaning 'wolf island'.

Origin: Old Norse.

How to Pronounce Ulva

OOL-vuhIPA /ˈʊlvə/

Popularity of Ulva

Ulva doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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