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Ulrik

Ulrik is a masculine name of Germanic origin, particularly widespread across Scandinavian countries. It derives from the ancient name Uodalrich, associated with ancestral heritage, strength, and noble rule. It offers parents a distinctive, crisp, and historically grounded choice.

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International equivalents and translations

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Hungarian:
Ulrik
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

The name Ulrik means ruler of heritage or powerful through noble inheritance.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Meno Ulrik je severskou podobou starohornonemeckého mena Uodalrich. Vzniklo spojením prvkov uodal vo význame „dedičný majetok, rodové dedičstvo“ a rīhhi vo význame „mocný, vládca“; vykladá sa teda ako „vládca rodového dedičstva“ alebo „mocný vďaka dedičstvu“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Ulrik vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie100 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

ULRIK

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

15 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
4 July
Hungarian Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

The name has foreign origin. You can listen to both native (Nemčina) and localized pronunciations.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 2
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Ulrik
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Ulrika
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Ulrikovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Ulrika
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Ulrik
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Ulrikovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Ulrikom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
UliUlričkoUlrík
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Ulrik
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Ulrik! Uli!

Notable figures named Ulrik

17

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

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Person type
Ulrik Frederik Gyldenløve
1638 – 1704Historical Figure

Danish noble and general (1638-1704)

Ulrik Munther
SE
born 1994Notable Figure

Swedish singer, songwriter, musician

Ulrik Christian Gyldenløve
1630 – 1658Historical Figure

commander-in-chief of the Danish army during the Dano-Swedish War

Ulrik Wilbek
born 1958Notable Figure

Danish politician and former handball coach

Ulrik Adolph Plesner
1861 – 1933Historical Figure

Danish architect (1861-1933)

Ulrik Christian Gyldenløve, hrabia Samsø
1678 – 1719Historical Figure

17th and 18th-century Danish nobleman and admiral (1678–1719)

Ulrik of Denmark
1611 – 1633Historical Figure

Prince-bishop of Schwerin

Ulrik Huber
DE
1636 – 1694Historical Figure

Dutch philosopher (1636-1694)

Test how Ulrik sounds with your surname

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Full name:

Ulrik Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:U.S.without dots:US
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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