Ulf
Meaning of Ulf
The name Ulf, pronounced "oolf" (/ʊlf/) in both Swedish and German, is of Old Norse origin, meaning "wolf." This strong and succinct name carries connotations of the cunning and courageous characteristics traditionally attributed to wolves in Norse mythology. Ulf is a unique choice that has seen sporadic use outside of Scandinavia, evidenced by its occasional appearances in U.S. baby name data, such as in 1965 when it was given to five newborns. A variant of the name is Ulfr, which also ties back to its Nordic roots. Ideal for parents seeking a name with a rich historical background and a robust animalistic association, Ulf may appeal to those looking for something traditional yet distinct.
Pronunciation
German, Swedish
- Pronunced as oolf (/ʊlf/)
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Notable People Named Ulf
| Ulf Kristersson is a Swedish politician, leader of the Moderate Party since 2017, and Prime Minister of Sweden since 2022, with previous roles including Minister for Social Security and Chairman of the Moderate Youth League. |
| Ulf Dietrich Merbold is a German physicist and astronaut who was the first West German citizen and non-American to fly on a NASA spacecraft, participating in two Space Shuttle missions and a Russian mission to Mir, totaling 49 days in space. |
| Ulf Gerhard Lundell is a versatile Swedish artist known for his work as a writer, poet, musician, and songwriter. |
| Ulf Nilsson - Ulf Gösta Nilsson is a Swedish former professional ice hockey player known for winning two Avco World Trophies with the Winnipeg Jets in the WHA and playing in the NHL for the New York Rangers. |
| Ulf Samuelsson is a Swedish-American former NHL defenceman and two-time Stanley Cup champion, known for his time with teams like the Pittsburgh Penguins and for being the first European-born player to accumulate 2,000 career penalty minutes. |
| Ulf von Euler - Ulf Svante von Euler was a Swedish physiologist and pharmacologist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1970 for his research on neurotransmitters. |
| Ulf Wakenius is a renowned Swedish jazz guitarist who played in Oscar Peterson's last quartet starting in 1997 and was also part of the Ray Brown trio. |
| Ulf Kirsten, a renowned German former footballer and striker known as Der Schwatte, made history as the first player to earn 100 caps with two different national teams and celebrated his greatest triumph by winning the 1992-93 DFB-Pokal. |
| Ulf Gunnar Ekberg, also known as Buddha, is a Swedish musician and founding member of the popular music group Ace of Base. |
| Ulf Lennart Nilsson was a prolific Swedish author of over 100 children's books and served as the longtime president of the Swedish Academy for Children's Books, with several of his works translated into English. |
| Ulf Stark was a renowned Swedish author and screenwriter known for his contributions to children's literature. |
| Ulf Dahlén is a former Swedish professional ice hockey player and coach, known for his roles with HV71 and Frölunda HC, and is the father of NHL draftee Jonathan Dahlén. |
| Ulf Timmermann is a former German shot putter who set multiple world records in the 1980s and was the first person to throw over 23 meters. |
| Ulf Eriksson is a former Swedish professional footballer who played as a midfielder and earned 34 caps for the national team. |
| Ulf Eriksson is a renowned Swedish writer and literary critic known for his contributions to literature. |
