Ylva name meaning
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What does Ylva mean?
Of Old Norse origin, Unwonted and Contemporary Ylva bestowed upon baby girls which is used substantially in Finnish, Scandinavian, Swedish, Icelandic, Norwegian and Danish, Ylva means "She-Wolf or The Element Úlfr with the Meaning Wolf".
Ylva is effeminate form of Ulf. Ulf is a version of Ulric. Also Ulf is variant form of eminent Wolf. Ulf is diminutive of names with "Ulf" and ending with "Ulf".
Ulf is equivalent of Ulfr in Swedish and Danish languages. Ulf's meaning is Wolf and The Element Úlfr with the Meaning Wolf is rooted from Germanic, Old English and Old Norse.
How do I pronounce Ylva?
The one syllabled name Ylva is pronounced, EEL-vah. There should be emphasis on first EEL syllable while speaking. yl-va is another way(s) to say the name.
Variants of Ylva
How popular is the name Ylva?
Ylva is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales where it is still in use. In Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and peaked in 2008 when it ranked 1077th.
Ylva is a rare baby name in United States where it is still in use. And also in Netherlands. Also, Ylva is a familiar name in Venezuela. At least, 10000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our findings.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13414 | 6 |
| 2022 | 13527 | 6 |
| 2020 | 15049 | 5 |
| 2019 | 15501 | 5 |
| 2017 | 12693 | 7 |
Facts
Ylva in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 5 | 5 | 286 | 48 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 372 |
 | 5 | 5 | 7536 | 3000 |
 | 5 | 5 | 1162 | 1719 |
 | 5 | 0 | 58 | 0 |
Numerological analysis of Ylva
You are probably well aware of your dependence on others. You can't stand being imprisoned by your feelings for someone. You would rather pretend that you don't have them. You are a good friend and know how to keep secrets. It takes a long time for someone to gain a special place in your heart. You are a stubborn person who's ready for a change. You appreciate an educated man. You are one yourself.
Other names similar to Ylva
- Ærinbiorn - The boy name Ærinbiorn is prevalently used in Swedish and Old Swedish. Ærinbiorn is Swedish form of Arnbiorn
- Aghmund is Swedish cognate of Agmundr
- Mallin - Of English origin, Mallin means "Little Strong Warrior" which is particulary used in Swedish and English is used as a gender insensitive name
- Sigurjón means Victory is dominantly used in Icelandic, Finnish and Swedish has its roots in Old Norse and Icelandic is aimed at boys
- Sylgja - Of Old Norse origin, Sylgja is particulary used in Icelandic and Old Norse, Sylgja means "Brooch, Buckle" is used as a girl name
Famous people named Ylva
- Ylva Lindberg, Swedish ice hockey player
- Ylva Lööf, Swedish actress
- Ylva Johansson, Swedish politician
Lists having Ylva
- Girl names beginning with Y
- Norse Girl Names
- Danish Girl Names
- Finnish Girl Names
- Norwegian Girl Names
- Swedish Girl Names
- Baby Names that mean Wolf
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
- Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html
- Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/