Uli

Uli is a unisex name that carries the meaning 'the rich, powerful heir/heirress'. In a male context, Uli is a diminutive of Ulrich, while as a female first name, it derives from Ulrike.

What does the name Uli mean?

Uli is a unisex name meaning 'the rich, powerful heir/heirress'. For men, Uli is a diminutive of Ulrich, and for women, it is a diminutive of Ulrike. Both names originate from Old High German, where 'uodal' means 'heir, inheritance' and 'rihhi' means 'powerful, rich, ruler'. An alternative spelling of Uli is Ulli.

Where does the name Uli come from?

The name Uli has its roots in Old High German and is used as both a male and female first name. Its meaning is 'the rich, powerful heir/heirress'. The word components consist of 'uodal' (heir, inheritance) and 'rihhi' (powerful, rich, ruler). It is common in the German language.

How do you pronounce Uli?

The pronunciation of Uli is clear and two-syllable: 'U-li' [ˈuːli]. The long U at the beginning gives the name a certain breadth and warmth, followed by a soft L that conveys friendliness. The ending '-li' charmingly rounds off the name, making Uli seem approachable, likable, and uncomplicated.

When is the name day of Uli?

Uli has its name day on several dates: January 16, February 26, March 11, May 8, July 4, July 14, and August 1.

Popularity

In Germany, Uli is a common first name. Currently, it ranks 3,183rd on the list of most common male first names. Its best position was in 2015 when it ranked 2,136th. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 50 times, placing it 3,586th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 3,299th.

Nicknames & pet names

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Famous people

• Uli Aigner (photographer from Austria)
• Uli Aschenborn (Namibian painter)
• Uli Bauer (German actor)
• Uli Bayerschmidt (German football player)
• Uli Becker (writer from Germany)
• Uli Bruder (German footballer)
• Uli Edel (German film director)
• Uli Führe (German composer)
• Uli Gaulke (German film director)
• Uli Grewe (musician from Germany)
• Uli Gsell (German sculptor)
• Uli Gutscher (German jazz musician)
• Uli Hackner (footballer from Germany)
• Uli Hannemann (writer from Germany)
• Uli Hoeneß (football manager)
• Uli Jäckle (theater director from Germany)
• Uli Kempendorff (German jazz musician)
• Uli Kiefer (German football player)
• Uli Kürner (jazz musician from Germany)
• Uli M Schueppel (German film director)