Ulf-Erik
Old Norse · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Ulf-Erik
Ulf-Erik is a Scandinavian compound name combining "Ulf" (Old Norse for "wolf") and "Erik" (Old Norse for "eternal ruler" or "ever powerful"), meaning a person combining wolf-like qualities with eternal authority.
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Etymology
Ulf-Erik is a Scandinavian compound name combining "Ulf" (Old Norse for "wolf") and "Erik" (Old Norse for "eternal ruler" or "ever powerful"), meaning a person combining wolf-like qualities with eternal authority. The name is primarily used in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, with historical roots in Norse Viking culture and Christianity, particularly common in Sweden during the 20th century.
Ulf-Erik currently ranks #3,369 in the United States as a boy's name.
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