Gender: Female
Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: She-wolf, Female Wolf, Strong and fierce like a she-wolf.
Pronunciation: ool-vah, /ˈiːlvə/, Y L V AA
Popularity Rank: #30,379
Ylva is of Scandinavian origin and means 'she-wolf'. In Norse mythology, the wolf is a symbol of strength, independence, and protection, making this name powerful and fierce.
The name Ylva is of Scandinavian origin and means She-wolf, Female Wolf, Strong and fierce like a she-wolf.. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Ylva is commonly found in Sweden, Netherlands, Norway, and 28 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: ool-vah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈiːlvə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: Y L V AA
Y: Pronounce as in "yes" (Y EH S)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
V: Pronounce as in "van" (V AE N)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
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At NamesLook, the name Ylva is recorded 1,177 times globally, ranking it as the 30,379th most common name worldwide.
Ylva is most prevalent in Sweden, with 880 occurrences, making it the 224th most popular name in the country.
In Sweden, the name Ylva is found among 1 in every 108 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | #224 | 1 : 108 |
| Netherlands | #5,793 | 1 : 5,499 |
| Norway | #823 | 1 : 1,189 |
| Finland | #2,537 | 1 : 3,962 |
| United States of America | #46,868 | 1 : 72,364 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Ylva from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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