Ulrika
Swedish · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Ulrika
The name Ulrika means "prosperity and power" or "rich and powerful ruler," derived from the Old Norse elements *uðr* (prosperity, fortune) and *ríkr* (mighty, rich).
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Etymology
The name Ulrika means "prosperity and power" or "rich and powerful ruler," derived from the Old Norse elements *uðr* (prosperity, fortune) and *ríkr* (mighty, rich). It is primarily used in Scandinavian and German cultures, historically associated with Swedish royalty (e.g., Queen Ulrika Eleonora of Sweden) and Lutheranism.
Ulrika currently ranks #6,533 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1972.
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