Ulv

North Frisian

Alternative forms

• ülew (Mooring)

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ʊlf]

Noun

Ulv m (plural Ulwer)

1. (Sylt) wolf

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

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

• IPA^(key): [ʊlʋ], [ʊɽʋ]

Proper noun

Ulv m

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