Swedish · Old Norse

Ylva

Pronounced IL-vuhShare

Meaning: She-wolf

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Ylva is a Scandinavian feminine name derived from the Norse wolf word. Its animal meaning is direct and specific, with established Swedish and Norwegian use.

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Ylva comes from Swedish and Old Norse.

Norwegian

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Norwegian short form of Alvilde

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Finnish

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Pearl; also a pet form of Vilhelmiina

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Finnish

Aava

Wide; open

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Finnish

Aamu

Morning

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Swedish

Svea

Name representing Sweden

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Finnish

Saimi

Named for Lake Saimaa

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