Popularity: 25342
Origin: German
Meaning: Rich and powerful heritage
Ulrik is a boy's name of Old German origin, one that is now hugely popular in Scandinavia, particularly Norway. The meaning of Ulrik is formed by uodal, meaning "heritage," and rich, meaning "rich" and "powerful." In 8th century Germany, the name Ulrich was one of Alamannic nobility before spawning Ulric and Ulrik. Although now thriving in Norway, Ulrik was the name of the prince of Denmark as far back as 1578. A rich and powerful heritage has come to fruition for Ulrik, and now baby can continue that on.

Famous People Named Ulrik

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