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By Sophie Kihm · Jul 2026

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Ylva

OriginFeminine variation of Ulf, Scandinavian
Meaning"wolf"
GenderGirl
NB Rank#2086

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The name Ylva peaked for girls at #14057 in 2017.

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#47🇳🇴 Norway#360🇩🇪 Germany

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