Ulv

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North Frisian

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Old Frisian wolf. There is no need to assume Danish influence; see the notes at Uurt.

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Noun

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Ulv m (plural Ulwer)

  1. (Sylt) wolf

Norwegian Nynorsk

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Etymology

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From Old Norse Ulfr, from ulfr (wolf). Also a short form of combinations with ulv, such as Leidulv. Cognate with Faroese Úlvur, Icelandic Úlfur, and Swedish and Danish Ulv.

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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Ulv m

  1. a male given name from Old Norse, meaning “wolf”, feminine equivalent Ylva or Ylgja