Ulrika
Meaning of Ulrika
Ulrika is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. It has origins in both German and Swedish languages. The name Ulrika is pronounced as OOL-ree-kah (/uˈliˈka/) in German, while in Swedish it is pronounced as ool-REE-kah (/uˈlriˈka/). The name Ulrike is a variation of Ulrika.
Although not extremely popular, the name Ulrika has been given to newborn girls in the United States since at least 1972, with 8 occurrences that year, ranking it at number 5956. This name carries an air of strength and femininity, making it a great choice for parents looking for something distinctive for their little one. Whether you have German or Swedish heritage or simply love the sound of this melodious name, Ulrika is certainly a charming option to consider for your baby girl.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as OOL-ree-kah (/uˈliˈka/)
Swedish
- Pronunced as ool-REE-kah (/uˈlriˈka/)
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Notable People Named Ulrika
| Ulrika Eleonora of Denmark, known for her generosity and charity, was the Queen of Sweden as the wife of King Charles XI. |
| Ulrika Eleonora of Sweden - Ulrika Eleonora the Younger was the Queen of Sweden from 1718 to 1720 and continued as the consort of King Frederick until her death. |
| Eva Ulrika Jonsson is a Swedish-British television presenter and model, known for her work on TV-am, Gladiators, and Shooting Stars. |
| Ulrika Fredrika Bremer, née Salonius, was a successful ship owner and merchant in Swedish Finland, who managed her husband's business empire after his death and became one of the richest Finnish women of her time. |
| Ulrika Nilsson is a Swedish journalist and news presenter known for her work with TV4, CNN, TV3, SVT, and various local news stations in the USA. |
| Ulrika Carolina Widström was a renowned Swedish poet and translator. |
| Ulrika Heie - Ulrika Carlsson is a Swedish Centre Party politician who has been a member of the Riksdag since 2006, representing the constituency of Västra Götaland County East. |
| Ulrika Bergman is a Swedish curler known for her success as the alternate for World and Olympic Champion Anette Norberg's team. |
| Ulrika Malmgren is a Swedish actress and radio presenter known for her work in theater and radio, as well as her involvement in acting companies and educational projects. |
| Ulrika Babiaková, a Slovak astronomer from Banská Štiavnica, Slovakia, is known for her discovery and co-discovery of 14 asteroids during 1998–2001. |
| Ulrika Toft Hansen - Ulrika Maria Toft Hansen, born Ågren, is a Swedish retired handball player. |
| Ulrika Melin (1767–1834) was a renowned Swedish textile artist and a distinguished member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Arts. |
| Ulrika Bergquist is a Swedish journalist and television presenter known for her work on TV4, including as a newsreader and presenter of Nyhetsmorgon. |
| Ulrika Westerlund is a Swedish politician who was elected as Member of the Riksdag in September 2022, representing the constituency of Stockholm Municipality and affiliated with the Green Party. |
| Ulrika Liljeberg is a Swedish politician and Member of the Riksdag representing Dalarna County, affiliated with the Centre Party. |
