Ueli
Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ueli
The given name 'Ueli' is derived from the Old High German name 'Wigili' or 'Wigilus', meaning 'battle' or 'strife', and is related to the Germanic word 'wig', which means 'battle' or 'fight'.
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Etymology
The given name 'Ueli' is derived from the Old High German name 'Wigili' or 'Wigilus', meaning 'battle' or 'strife', and is related to the Germanic word 'wig', which means 'battle' or 'fight'. The name 'Ueli' is primarily used in Switzerland and is associated with the Swiss Reformed Church, but its use can also be found in other European cultures, particularly in the context of the Swiss Reformation.
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