At a glance
- In short
- Ulise is a captivating and unique name for a baby boy, originating from the Greek name Ulysses, meaning "wounded in the thigh." Pronounced as yoo-LEEZ (/juˈliz/), it adds an exotic touch and has associations with adventure, intellect, and resilience.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2001 (#10,556)
- Babies in 2001
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- First recorded
- 2001 (the only year on record)
Meaning of Ulise
Ulise is a captivating and unique name for a baby boy. It originates from the Greek name Ulysses, which means "wounded in the thigh." The name Ulise is pronounced as yoo-LEEZ (/juˈliz/), adding an exotic touch to this already intriguing name. While it may be less common than some other names, its rarity only adds to its charm. Ulise has associations with adventure, intellect, and resilience, thanks to the famous character of Ulysses in Homer's epic poem, "The Odyssey." Despite not having a high rank in popularity for newborns in the United States, with only 5 occurrences in 2001 and ranking at 10556, Ulise offers a distinctive choice for parents seeking a meaningful and memorable name for their son.
How to pronounce Ulise
- Pronounced yoo-LEEZ /juˈliz/
Popularity of Ulise in the U.S.
Notable people named Ulise
- Ulise Petrescu was a Romanian bobsledder from Bucharest who placed sixth in the four-man event at the 1932 Winter Olympics.