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Ulva

Norse name meaning 'wolf,' derived from Old Norse 'úlfr.'

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Ulva is a Norse name meaning wolf, from the Old Norse root ulfr. That gives the name a direct animal strength and a clear connection to wilderness imagery. It sounds compact and striking. Ulva has an austere beauty, and its animal meaning makes it feel both fierce and elegant, especially in its short, balanced form.

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