Ulrike
Meaning of Ulrike
Originating from Germany, the name Ulrike is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. With its strong and distinctive sound, Ulrike carries an air of sophistication and elegance. In German, it is pronounced as "ool-REE-kuh" (/ˈuːl.ʁi.kə/), adding a touch of uniqueness to this name. Variations of Ulrike include Ulla and Ulrika, which provide alternative options for parents who prefer a slightly different twist on the name. Although not widely popular in the United States, Ulrike has been given to a small number of baby girls over the years. Its occurrence peaked in 1970 when it ranked 7067th in popularity. Whether you choose Ulrike for its German heritage, striking pronunciation, or simply because you find it captivating, this name will surely make your little one stand out with style and grace.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as ool-REE-kuh (/ˈuːl.ʁi.kə/)
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Notable People Named Ulrike
| Ulrike Marie Meinhof was a German left-wing journalist and founding member of the Red Army Faction (RAF) in West Germany, commonly referred to in the press as the "Baader-Meinhof gang". |
| Ulrike Ottinger is a renowned German filmmaker and photographer. |
| Ulrike Reinhard is a German publisher, author, digital nomad, and futurist known for her skatepark in Madhya Pradesh, Janwaar Castle, and her work related to network theory with the Internet at its core. |
| Ulrike Tikvah Kissmann is a German sociologist known for her work in the field. |
| Ulrike Müller is a German politician and Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from Germany, affiliated with the Free Voters and the Renew Group. |
| Baroness Ulrike von Levetzow was a close friend and the final love interest of the renowned German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. |
| Ulrike Richter is a former East German swimmer who won multiple gold medals at the Olympics and World Aquatics Championships in the 1970s and set numerous world records during her career. |
| Ulrike Lorenz is a German art historian and the President of the Klassik Stiftung Weimar. |
| Ulrike Poppe was a prominent member of the East German opposition, known for founding the "Women for Peace" network and her involvement in the Initiative for Peace and Human Rights and Democracy Now. |
| Ulrike Denk is a German former athlete known for her sprint hurdles career and world junior record in the 60 metres hurdles. |
| Ulrike Tauber is a retired East German swimmer who achieved gold and silver medals at the 1976 Summer Olympics and set multiple world records in the 1970s. |
| Ulrike von der Groeben, also known as Ulrike Elfes, is a prominent German television sport journalist. |
| Ulrike Popp is a former Austrian handball player who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics for the Austria women's national handball team. |
| Ulrike Schmidt is a German former beach volleyball player who competed in the women's tournament at the 2000 Summer Olympics. |
| Ulrike Trebesius is a German politician who served as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) representing Germany from 2014 to 2019. |
