Ulise
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ulise
Ulise is the Spanish and Italian form of Ulysses, derived from the Latin Ulixes, which comes from the Greek Odysseus (Ὀδυσσεύς), meaning "one who suffers" or "wrathful." The name originates from Homer's epic hero in the Odyssey, the legendary king of Ithaca known for his cunning and long journey home.
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Etymology
Ulise is the Spanish and Italian form of Ulysses, derived from the Latin Ulixes, which comes from the Greek Odysseus (Ὀδυσσεύς), meaning "one who suffers" or "wrathful." The name originates from Homer's epic hero in the Odyssey, the legendary king of Ithaca known for his cunning and long journey home.
The name is primarily used in Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese-speaking cultures, and has been borne throughout these regions since classical antiquity; it remains secular in usage and carries strong literary and mythological associations rather than religious significance.
Ulise currently ranks #12,217 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2001.
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