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Ulya is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Russian, it's a diminutive form of Uliana (the Russian variation of Juliana), carrying meanings of 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded' from its…
Ulysse is the French form of Ulysses, derived from the Latin Ulixes and Greek Odysseus, the legendary hero of Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey." This masculine name embodies qualities of cunning…
Italian variation of Humbert
"renowned warrior"
A definite improvement over the English Humbert, Umberto has nevertheless been rarely heard outside the Italian community. The writer-semiotician Umberto Eco is a noteworthy namesake.
Japanese
"plum"
"plum-blossom child, patient"
Unfamiliar Asian choice that can work for a parent in search of something really different.
Latin
"little wave"
Mythological water spirit with the more common spelling of Ondine, heroine of an Edith Wharton novel.
Variation of Eunice
Eunice is problematic enough.
English
"upper town"
Uppity name associated with muckraking novelist Upton Sinclair.
Greek
"heavenly"
The name of one of the Greek Muses would be really difficult to bear here on earth.
Uranie is a feminine name with ancient Greek roots, derived from Urania, the muse of astronomy and celestial knowledge in Greek mythology. The name literally connects to 'ouranos' meaning 'heaven' or…
French
"city dweller"
French form of Urban or Urbanus, borne by eight popes.
