Ulli
Germanic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Ulli
Ulli is a diminutive form of Ulrich, derived from the Old High German elements "uodal" (heritage/property) and "rīhhi" (powerful), meaning "powerful heir" or "wealthy ruler." The name is primarily used in Germanic cultures, particularly in Germany, Scandinavia, and Alpine regions, with historical prominence in medieval Germanic nobility and Christian traditions.
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Etymology
Ulli is a diminutive form of Ulrich, derived from the Old High German elements "uodal" (heritage/property) and "rīhhi" (powerful), meaning "powerful heir" or "wealthy ruler." The name is primarily used in Germanic cultures, particularly in Germany, Scandinavia, and Alpine regions, with historical prominence in medieval Germanic nobility and Christian traditions.
Ulli currently ranks #5,641 in the United States as a girl's name.
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