Ulyssee
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ulyssee
Ulyssee is the French spelling of Ulysses, derived from the Latin Ulixēs, which itself comes from the Greek Odysseus (Ὀδυσσεύς), meaning "wrathful" or "one who is hated," from the root "odyssasthai" (to hate or be wrathful).
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Etymology
Ulyssee is the French spelling of Ulysses, derived from the Latin Ulixēs, which itself comes from the Greek Odysseus (Ὀδυσσεύς), meaning "wrathful" or "one who is hated," from the root "odyssasthai" (to hate or be wrathful). The name is primarily used in French-speaking cultures and among those familiar with classical literature, particularly referencing the legendary Greek hero from Homer's Odyssey and Iliad, whose adventures form the foundation of Western literature.
Ulyssee currently ranks #4,217 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1938.
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