Ulva

Ulva is a relatively new form of the name Ulfva, which is common in Norway and Sweden. It is the feminine derivation of the name Ulv, which means 'the she-wolf'.

What does the name Ulva mean?

The first name Ulva has its roots in the Old Norse language and is a feminine variant of Ulfva, which can be traced back to Ulv. The meaning of the name is 'the she-wolf'. It originates from the Old Norse term úlfr and the Old High German word wolf, both of which translate to 'the wolf'. The wolf has played a central role in Germanic and Norse paganism for over a thousand years. Various forms of the name include Ulfr, Ulff, Ulfo, Uffo as well as Ufe, Uffe, and Ufert. Other variations are Olf, Wulf, Wulff, Wolf, and Wolff.

Where does the name Ulva come from?

The feminine first name Ulva has Old Norse roots and means 'the she-wolf'. The etymology consists of the Old Norse úlfr for 'the wolf' and the Old High German wolf for 'the wolf'. The languages in which the name appears are Norwegian and Swedish.

How do you pronounce Ulva?

Ulva is pronounced like 'Ul-va'.

When is the name day of Ulva?

The name day of Ulva is celebrated on July 18 and August 19.

Popularity

In Germany, Ulva is among the rarer first names. So far, it has not gained significance in the German name rankings. Its best placement was in 2017 at 1,183rd place in Denmark. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times there, placing it at 3,226th in the ten-year statistics. From 1985 to 2024, it ranks 5,796th in Denmark.